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X517 PHJ

2000 Volvo S80

Brown Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,776 mi
Last recorded181,776 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX517 PHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 181,776 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 181,776 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 181,776 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 177,636 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 174,242 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

indicator stalk worn

Pass 1 Oct 2014 170,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

indicator stalk worn

Pass 25 Sep 2013 164,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust hanger brackets deteriorated***

indicator stalk worn***

n/s/r tyre starting to step on areas of tread

o/s/r tyre stepped on inner and outer areas of tread***

Pass 9 Oct 2012 160,263 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edge

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Oct 2012 160,211 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre worn on inner edge

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2011 155,341 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f lower wishbone slight

o/s/f steering arm slght play

Pass 2 Oct 2010 152,591 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 148,357 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 141,800 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 139,272 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 139,272 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 130,650 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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X517 PHJ is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Brown with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X517 PHJ, 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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X517 PHJ is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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