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X968 ARX

2000 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,880 mi
Last recorded134,880 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX968 ARX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 134,880 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 131,097 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 126,945 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 126,945 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 119,594 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 109,524 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 99,056 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 99,056 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 88,397 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 88,397 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

small dent in offside front and rear wing

Pass 19 Sep 2006 76,592 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes debonding

offside front inner door handle trim loose

Fail 19 Sep 2006 76,592 miles

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes debonding

offside front inner door handle trim loose

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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X968 ARX is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X968 ARX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X968 ARX?

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What year was X968 ARX registered?

X968 ARX is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X968 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X968 ARX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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