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W488 AAY

2000 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,581 mi
Last recorded90,581 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 AAY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 90,581 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 84,290 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre is perrished

Fail 10 Jun 2015 84,290 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre is perrished

Pass 14 May 2014 80,176 miles

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

o/s/r tyre inner wall age cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2012 79,169 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2012 79,157 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2011 75,831 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 75,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 69,860 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 63,217 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 56,645 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 56,644 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 53,635 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 53,635 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 47,093 miles

handbrake lever travel more than expected recomend adjustment

n/s lock stop roller rubbers worn through

Fail 24 Nov 2006 47,093 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake lever travel more than expected recomend adjustment

n/s lock stop roller rubbers worn through

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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W488 AAY is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W488 AAY, 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 W488 AAY registered?

W488 AAY is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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