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X798 GAD

2000 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

168,191 mi
Last recorded168,191 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX798 GAD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 168,191 miles

Front oil leak

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (2.7.4)

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 158,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2015 158,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 148,075 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake aplication uneven

n/s handbrake lazy

Pass 26 Jan 2013 139,784 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 139,784 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 129,008 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 116,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 116,473 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 105,690 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 105,690 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 99,363 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 18 Dec 2007 89,797 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front flexi brake hose's starting to deteriorate

front brake pads approx 90% worn

nearside front side marker not working.

rear brake pads approx 80% worn

Fail 18 Dec 2007 89,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front flexi brake hose's starting to deteriorate

front brake pads approx 90% worn

nearside front side marker not working.

rear brake pads approx 80% worn

Pass 18 Dec 2006 77,767 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear number plate deteriorating (water ingression).

Fail 18 Dec 2006 77,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear number plate deteriorating (water ingression).

Pass 22 Dec 2005 68,101 miles

o/s and n/s front full lock rubber stops partly worn

oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2005 68,098 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

clear oil leak from engine area

full lock steering rubber wearing

n/s wiper blade rubber deteriorated

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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X798 GAD is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X798 GAD, 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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X798 GAD is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 December 2000.

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