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X697 BCS

2000 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,354 mi
Last recorded175,354 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX697 BCS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 175,354 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 170,621 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 168,552 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 168,552 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 152,506 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2007 152,407 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 123,180 miles

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

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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X697 BCS is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X697 BCS, 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 X697 BCS registered?

X697 BCS is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 December 2000.

Is X697 BCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X697 BCS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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