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W347 MWE

2000 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,169 mi
Last recorded143,169 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW347 MWE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 143,169 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT TYRES SCRUBBED ON INNER EDGES

HANDBRAKE NOT AS GOOD NEARSIDE AS OFFSIDE

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

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

PLAY IN BOTH SIDES STEERING RACK ENDS

Fail 20 Nov 2015 142,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

BOTH SIDES FRONT TYRES SCRUBBED ON INNER EDGES

HANDBRAKE NOT AS GOOD NEARSIDE AS OFFSIDE

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

PLAY IN BOTH SIDES STEERING RACK ENDS

Pass 9 Dec 2014 130,568 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 113,908 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 113,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 99,846 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

plastic sill guards fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 11 Dec 2012 99,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

plastic sill guards fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2012 96,531 miles

air bag light on

Fail 4 Jan 2012 96,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

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

Airbag warning lamp indicates a fault on system.

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 92,797 miles

air bag light on

oil level on minimum

steering lock to lock stops worn

Pass 6 Jul 2009 90,759 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 90,735 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 86,487 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 86,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 80,878 miles

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

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

front brakes on balance limit

Pass 23 Jun 2006 75,498 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 71,960 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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W347 MWE is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W347 MWE, 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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W347 MWE is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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