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W434 VEL

2000 Volvo S80

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,728 mi
Last recorded147,728 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW434 VEL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 147,728 miles

Offside c v gater pin hole

Fail 24 Sep 2019 147,728 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside c v gater pin hole

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 146,105 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 146,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 143,805 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt signs of grease no hole found (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 143,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt signs of grease no hole found (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 138,369 miles

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush starting to pull through

Nearside blade starting to split

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

Offside Rear tyre ON LIMIT inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2016 138,369 miles

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush starting to pull through

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside blade starting to split

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

Offside Rear tyre ON LIMIT inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 128,609 miles

Front wishbone all bushes perishing/ pulling through

Nearside wiper blade splitting

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 128,609 miles

Front wishbone all bushes perishing/ pulling through

Nearside wiper blade splitting

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 113,389 miles

dampness offside headlight

nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to pull through

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and near wear bars

offside front seat belt slight fraying

rubber on steering bump stops perishing or missing

Pass 9 Apr 2014 107,424 miles

some corrosion at ex/mounting

Fail 3 Apr 2014 107,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

some corrosion at ex/mounting

Pass 11 Apr 2013 91,701 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 91,701 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 71,747 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre damage to side wall

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2012 71,747 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre damage to side wall

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 65,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 65,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,167 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 54,301 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 49,678 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 44,543 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 38,476 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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W434 VEL is a 2000 Volvo S80 in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W434 VEL, 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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W434 VEL is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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