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W383 PTV

2000 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,694 mi
Last recorded206,694 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW383 PTV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 206,694 miles

Both front foglamps broken

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear bumper protrudes from bodywork

Trailer socket damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2013 206,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

Both front foglamps broken

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside rear bumper protrudes from bodywork

Trailer socket damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2012 195,974 miles

all brake discs poor condition

handbrake lever slightly high

Pass 28 Feb 2011 187,979 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 26 Feb 2011 187,945 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2010 174,376 miles

front brake hoses perishing

front lower arm bushes signs of age and slight play

front tyres low on tread

offside front sidelight dim

slight play in steering rack

various marks in swept area of windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2009 152,519 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 126,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 126,367 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 105,658 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 81,856 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 81,856 miles

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

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

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

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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W383 PTV is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W383 PTV, 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 W383 PTV registered?

W383 PTV is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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