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W285 DJO

2000 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

174,372 mi
Last recorded174,372 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 DJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 174,372 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 174,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 161,813 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 161,813 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 149,137 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 149,137 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 132,014 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 132,014 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 119,638 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2007 103,238 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 103,238 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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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W285 DJO is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W285 DJO, 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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W285 DJO is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 11 July 2000.

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