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W256 JDA

2000 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,348 mi
Last recorded175,348 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 JDA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 175,348 miles

Both front lower arm bushes cracked

Both rear tyres 2mm

Engine waring lamp on

Exhaust centre and rear box rusty

Front anti roll bar bushes cracked

Nearside front lower ball joint cracked

Nearside outer drvieshaft gaiter cracked

Offside front shock wet

Oil leak

Rear brake pads low

Slight movement in track rod arms

Fail 6 Jun 2012 151,173 miles

EML warning light is on

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords.

steering wheel covering material coming away.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 151,173 miles

EML warning light is on

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords.

steering wheel covering material coming away.

Pass 24 May 2011 137,381 miles

both front inner susp bushs slightly worn

Fail 23 May 2011 137,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

both front inner susp bushs slightly worn

Pass 6 May 2010 135,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 135,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 131,103 miles

offside front anti roll bar, link bar rubber split bad

Fail 3 Oct 2008 131,103 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

offside front anti roll bar, link bar rubber split bad

Pass 31 Jul 2007 116,744 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 116,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

near side front tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit advise tracking check

Fail 14 Jul 2006 104,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 104,951 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 91,735 miles

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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W256 JDA is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W256 JDA, 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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W256 JDA is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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