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X579 FGP

2000 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

130,422 mi
Last recorded130,422 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX579 FGP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 130,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 115,568 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 103,647 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 91,973 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 91,869 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 91,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 91,493 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 89,635 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fronts service brake has 23% inbalance.

nearside,offside front and offside rear brake discs have surface corrosion.

Fail 30 Jan 2013 89,635 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fronts service brake has 23% inbalance.

nearside,offside front and offside rear brake discs have surface corrosion.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside rear secondary postion lamp out.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 88,348 miles

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

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion.

Fail 13 Feb 2012 88,348 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 85,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear brake disc inside face pitting.

Fail 22 Feb 2011 85,617 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear brake disc inside face pitting.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 83,525 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear number plate deterioating.

slight play detected in both front steering arms.

Fail 23 Feb 2010 83,523 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear number plate deterioating.

slight play detected in both front steering arms.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 79,278 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 79,484 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 77,365 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 75,562 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 73,156 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 73,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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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X579 FGP is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X579 FGP, 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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X579 FGP is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 October 2000.

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