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2000 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,359 mi
Last recorded185,359 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 BAN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 185,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heavily corroded in places

Fail 21 Feb 2012 185,351 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heavily corroded in places

Pass 19 May 2011 177,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting broke

reg plates honeyconed

Pass 19 May 2010 164,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 153,012 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 139,729 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 129,187 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit

Both front fog lights broken

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front whishbone bush split

Nearside gearbox seal leaking

Offside front top suspension mount noisy

Top engine mount split

Pass 11 Apr 2007 129,187 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit

Both front fog lights broken

Nearside front whishbone bush split

Nearside gearbox seal leaking

Offside front top suspension mount noisy

Top engine mount split

Pass 13 Apr 2006 117,616 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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W268 BAN is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W268 BAN, 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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W268 BAN is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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