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W286 XJE

2000 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

114,629 mi
Last recorded114,629 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW286 XJE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 114,629 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 114,629 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 113,693 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2023 111,968 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 27 Sep 2022 109,901 miles

Fuel cap sealing device slightly perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various underbody components corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2022 109,901 miles

Fuel cap sealing device slightly perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various underbody components corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2021 107,389 miles

both front bottom ball joints have slight play

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Jun 2021 107,389 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front bottom ball joints have slight play

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2019 100,755 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 100,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 96,036 miles

EML on

Fail 17 May 2018 96,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2017 94,347 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 28 Feb 2017 94,347 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Mar 2016 92,982 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 91,912 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 91,912 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 91,237 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 90,124 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 87,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 87,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 81,918 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 81,918 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 76,869 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 76,869 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 70,944 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 63,708 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 63,708 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 55,008 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 48,248 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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W286 XJE is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 W286 XJE, 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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W286 XJE is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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