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W263 BFR

2000 Volvo S80

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,663 mi
Last recorded138,663 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW263 BFR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 138,663 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 138,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 128,679 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 118,176 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 107,738 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 107,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2009 100,081 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 100,081 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2008 89,844 miles

o/s/r indicator bulb faded in colour

o/s/r tyre worn below 1.6mm on edge [has stepdown tread]

warning lamp on dash staying on

Fail 21 May 2008 89,844 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r indicator bulb faded in colour

o/s/r tyre worn below 1.6mm on edge [has stepdown tread]

warning lamp on dash staying on

Pass 24 Oct 2006 79,411 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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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W263 BFR is a 2000 Volvo S80 in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W263 BFR, 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 W263 BFR registered?

W263 BFR is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W263 BFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W263 BFR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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