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X499 DTH

2000 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,653 mi
Last recorded162,653 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX499 DTH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 162,653 miles

EML illuminated

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damaged noted to nearside front & offside front suspension components & brake splash shields

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

play noted nearside front & offside front shock-absorber top mounts

Fail 6 Jun 2012 162,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

EML illuminated

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

play noted nearside front & offside front shock-absorber top mounts

Pass 28 May 2011 153,930 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 153,690 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 144,833 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake inbalance 24%//rear brake inbalance 22%

front brake pads worn low

rear and front number plates delamiating

rear center exhaust mounting rusty an weak

Pass 28 Apr 2009 133,637 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 133,617 miles

Centre Front Upper registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear Lower registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Upper Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Upper Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 119,372 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 119,372 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 109,978 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 94,561 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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X499 DTH is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X499 DTH, 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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X499 DTH is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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