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W499 WGA

2000 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,056 mi
Last recorded88,056 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW499 WGA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 88,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

excess handbrake travel

offside and nearside front wishbone bushes deteriorating

Fail 28 Jan 2009 88,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

excess handbrake travel

offside and nearside front wishbone bushes deteriorating

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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W499 WGA is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W499 WGA, 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 W499 WGA registered?

W499 WGA is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W499 WGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W499 WGA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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