1999 Volvo S80 2.4L Petrol · T780 AJO
1999 Volvo S80 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 04 May 1999. Recorded mileage 155,952 miles. MOT expired on 15 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S80
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03 Feb 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
T780 AJO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2023
- 155,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T780 AJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volvo S80 (T780 AJO) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
T780 AJO Mileage History
- 16/03/2022150,871 mi
- 16/03/2022150,871 mi
- 13/03/2023155,950 mi+5,079 mi
- 13/03/2023155,952 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,127 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Volvo Volvo S80 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (T780 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as T780AJO.
BMW
530
KAWASAKI
ZX-6R
SUZUKI
GSF1200
VAUXHALL
SUZUKI
TL1000S
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
FLSB SPORT GLIDE 1745 22
AUDI
A6
BMW
3 SERIES
MERCEDES-BENZ
SLK
MERCEDES-BENZ
E
BMW
K SERIES
FIAT
2.8IDTD MOTOR CARAVAN
VOLVO S80 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1999 model year cars.
- AW55-50LS automatic gearbox flare and valve-body wearSerious
The Aisin AW55-50LS that equipped P2 Volvos flares between 2nd and 3rd as the valve body and servo cover wear - Volvo Owners' Club threads describe a 2001 car with exactly that symptom and dealers quoting the gearbox before someone suggested the B4 servo cover. On the S80, DVSA records also carry a recall for a gear shift mechanism that can loosen and jam so that gears cannot be selected. Either way, the fix is remanufacture or valve body work, and a cold-start drive is the only honest test.
- Engine mount bracket failure causing vibration and limp-homeModerate
DVSA’s recall database for early S80s records that incorrect screws used at assembly could break the engine mounting bracket, giving heavy vibration and noise plus reduced power or stalling when the engine management drops into limp-home mode. The Owners' Club forum mirrors the owner experience across the P2 range - a shaking idle that survives new mounts because the bracket and the real cause, often a sticking EGR on the D5, went unnoticed. Inspect the bracket and its fixings on any car that feels rough on idle.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.