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W388 PTV

2000 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,062 mi
Last recorded84,062 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 PTV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 84,062 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre worn/split outer edge

Fail 8 May 2013 84,062 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre worn/split outer edge

Pass 5 May 2012 77,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management warning light staying on

Handbrake long travel

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

Rear Brake Pads Approx 2mm

Pass 28 Apr 2011 72,086 miles

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

engine mil warning light staying on

Pass 24 Apr 2010 67,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management illuminated on dash

Pass 21 Apr 2009 60,980 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 56,385 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 56,385 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 52,932 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 47,983 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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W388 PTV is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W388 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 W388 PTV registered?

W388 PTV is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W388 PTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W388 PTV shows 10 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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