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W462 UEX

2000 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

237,693 mi
Last recorded237,693 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW462 UEX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 237,693 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 231,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 226,057 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Sep 2023 226,057 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2022 218,175 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S. ()

Fail 19 Aug 2022 218,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S. ()

Pass 17 Aug 2021 213,421 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 208,958 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge close to showing cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Sep 2020 208,948 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge close to showing cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2019 202,840 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S. ()

Fail 1 Aug 2019 202,840 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S. ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 194,306 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S. ()

Fail 9 Aug 2018 194,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S. ()

Pass 4 Aug 2017 185,774 miles

Oil leak From gearbox. ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Aug 2017 185,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak From gearbox. ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 175,757 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 166,066 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 166,066 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 155,804 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 155,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 146,504 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 146,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 137,327 miles

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

Steering rack N/S end joint has slight free play.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 126,672 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 115,817 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 104,331 miles

Movement in N/S steering rack inner ball joint.

Fail 27 Aug 2009 104,331 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake pads getting low.

Movement in N/S steering rack inner ball joint.

Fail 29 Jul 2008 91,596 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 91,596 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 81,198 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 67,097 miles

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

slight play in steering drag link

Pass 14 Jul 2005 58,505 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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W462 UEX is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 W462 UEX, 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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W462 UEX is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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