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W414 PLJ

2000 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

95,067 mi
Last recorded95,067 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW414 PLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 95,067 miles

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

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

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

all 4 brake discs are corroded.

all 4 suspension coil springs are corroded.

handbrake lever has no reserve travel.

n/s front lower suspension arm has a deteriated rear bush.

n/s front tyre has wear on inside edge.

o/s front anti rollbar link arm has slight play.

steering rack has slight wear.

Fail 8 Mar 2014 94,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

all 4 brake discs are corroded.

all 4 suspension coil springs are corroded.

handbrake lever has no reserve travel.

n/s front lower suspension arm has a deteriated rear bush.

n/s front tyre has wear on inside edge.

o/s front anti rollbar link arm has slight play.

steering rack has slight wear.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 84,060 miles

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

air bag light on

centre mounting missing

exhaust system thin

Fail 11 Feb 2013 84,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

centre mounting missing

exhaust system thin

Pass 16 Feb 2012 77,450 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 77,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 70,903 miles

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

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

n/s/f anti rollbar link gaiters split

slight play n/s steering rack rod

slight play o/s steering rack rod

Fail 17 Feb 2011 70,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f anti rollbar link gaiters split

n/s/r tyre cracking on walls

o/s/r tyre cracking on walls

slight play n/s steering rack rod

slight play o/s steering rack rod

Fail 8 Feb 2011 70,825 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyre cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2009 66,588 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 66,572 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front lower roll bar link gaiter split.

Nearside front wheel arch liner loose.

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 66,560 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 61,437 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 53,146 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 48,486 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 154,203 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 154,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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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W414 PLJ is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W414 PLJ, 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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W414 PLJ is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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