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W261 PFS

2000 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,322 mi
Last recorded139,322 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 PFS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 139,322 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 139,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 132,086 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 123,491 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 123,491 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 114,522 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Feb 2010 114,518 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

e m light on dash

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2009 104,962 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 104,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

centre silencer corroded / hanging brackets heavily corroded

front suspension rubber bushes cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2008 94,203 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 93,994 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 81,022 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 69,070 miles

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

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
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W261 PFS is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W261 PFS, 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 W261 PFS registered?

W261 PFS is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W261 PFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W261 PFS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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