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W248 VLO

2000 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,410 mi
Last recorded103,410 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 VLO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 103,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light displayed

Fail 12 Apr 2014 91,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level below minimum / empty

Pass 12 Apr 2014 91,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level below minimum / empty

Pass 11 Apr 2013 83,592 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 77,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 68,921 miles

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2011 68,921 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2010 65,271 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2010 65,271 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2009 62,448 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 59,503 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 54,692 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 48,206 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 48,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo S80?

Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
31,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,357
position lamp(s) not working 13,908
Registration plate lamp not working 9,544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,715
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5,783
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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W248 VLO is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 104,813 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W248 VLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S80 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W248 VLO registered?

W248 VLO is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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