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X799 VBW

2000 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,335 mi
Last recorded163,335 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX799 VBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 163,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes on both front lower arms worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2019 157,289 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 3 Oct 2018 156,911 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rate of increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

OSF tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 152,333 miles

Engine ; *** Oil level at minimum ***

Lighting ; Nearside front fog lamp not working

Steering ; P.A.S. seepage of fluid at reservoir

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

wheels ; Nearside rear slightly distorted at inner rim

Fail 13 Oct 2017 152,086 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage glass headlamp lense broken (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer ; entry & exit pipe (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Engine ; *** Oil level at minimum ***

Lighting ; Nearside front fog lamp not working

Steering ; P.A.S. seepage of fluid at reservoir

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

wheels ; Nearside rear slightly distorted at inner rim

Pass 10 Oct 2016 138,843 miles

EML light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

transmission service light on

Pass 10 Oct 2015 132,568 miles

Nearside Front side light bulb failing slightly dim

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed upper belt guide missing (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +system rusty (7.1.2)

mil light on

Pass 3 Oct 2014 124,109 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside wishbone bushes slightly worn

offside wishbone bushes slightly worn

Fail 3 Oct 2014 124,109 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside wishbone bushes slightly worn

offside wishbone bushes slightly worn

Pass 7 Oct 2013 114,476 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2012 104,737 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 93,739 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 83,795 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 83,680 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 74,092 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 65,032 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 65,032 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 60,569 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 55,422 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 50,712 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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X799 VBW is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 X799 VBW, 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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X799 VBW is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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