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W278 DCK

2000 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,674 mi
Last recorded135,674 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 DCK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 135,674 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 116,783 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 101,344 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 101,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust bracket corroded from exhaust .

Pass 4 Aug 2005 94,657 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
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W278 DCK is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W278 DCK, 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 W278 DCK registered?

W278 DCK is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W278 DCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W278 DCK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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