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X986 LGH

2000 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,271 mi
Last recorded178,271 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX986 LGH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 178,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 165,598 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 165,588 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 154,269 miles

Handbrake lever high

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 154,259 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever high

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 147,470 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 147,470 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 143,877 miles

slight fuel leak from engine area

Pass 6 Sep 2007 141,639 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 141,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Sep 2006 139,377 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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X986 LGH is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X986 LGH, 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 X986 LGH registered?

X986 LGH is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 10 November 2000.

Is X986 LGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X986 LGH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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