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X709 GKK

2000 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

188,528 mi
Last recorded188,528 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX709 GKK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 188,528 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

Rear Exhaust support brackets corroded and broken away from system

front and rear brakepads wearing

Fail 2 Mar 2018 188,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) Bulge , lump (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Front wipers smearing

Rear Exhaust support brackets corroded and broken away from system

front and rear brakepads wearing

Pass 11 Mar 2017 179,112 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tred/edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 179,020 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tred/edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 170,303 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult seatbelt

oil leak

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 2 Mar 2015 164,076 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 155,768 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 155,763 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 149,260 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 149,082 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 145,279 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 145,274 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 144,052 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 133,597 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 133,595 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

offside front tyre worn to inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2009 115,989 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 115,989 miles

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

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

Brake fluid level low Both sides front wishbone bushes worn & flexing OSF brake pads worn low Rear brake pads worn low Rear suspension bushes worn & flexing Brake hoses perished & cracked Play in both steering rack knuckles

OSF window wedged in place Service due lamp showing on dash Park brake travel high Rear brake readings fluctuating slightly Fuel cap cover insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2008 114,533 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 114,533 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 114,530 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 103,408 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 103,408 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 90,848 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
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X709 GKK is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 X709 GKK, 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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X709 GKK is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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