Does this s80 for sale MOT history seem iffy? - Page 2

4x4 · Mar 20th, 2018, 14:33

My daughter stays in a remote part of the Highlands, she doesn't use her car every day but when she does it's long journeys and she covers around 9k-10k a year. The car requires new discs every 2-3 years because of rust caused by salt, rain and sitting outside for long periods of time without moving

ksmi · Mar 20th, 2018, 14:35

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Originally Posted by ab2504s

It has previously failed it's MOT with tyres so badly worn that plys/cords were exposed (on all 4 tyres!). Doesn't look like maintenance or safety were particularly high on the owner/previous owners priority list

Has the car any service history?? If you ask and get a blank look, would confirm
your suspicions,walk away.

Regards,Keith.

deepsix · Mar 20th, 2018, 16:51

Something made you suspicious enough to check the MOT history. Having done so it proves to be a complete 'wrong un' I'd say just walk away. I think you know that anyway!

Tannaton · Mar 20th, 2018, 17:23

This could be a gem.....

Yep it may not have had good maintenance but the rust on discs is an indicator of both low mileage and gentle driving.

The failure of tyres having ply cords exposed could be down to age related cracking on the side walls and/or cuts to the tyres.

Definitely worth a looking, but budget for some re-commissioning.

On the early P2 platform it is very common for "gently" driven cars to have rust/pitting on the rear brake discs.

With brake discs - I have yet to see a brake disc that was "weakened" by corrosion - if it's really bad it will show up on the brake meter.

Also bear in mind that some garages (including main dealers) do not pre-MOT test cars anymore - they put the car in for test, then deal with the fails/advisories, then re-test. My wife's Kia had 5 MOT's done at the main dealer, it failed 3 (drop link, ball joint cover, number plate bulb, hand brake adjustment) but we knew nothing of it until we checked the MOT history when we sold it.

Simmy · Mar 20th, 2018, 19:35

sounds like one to avoid to me .bad maintainance bald tires

barrybritcher · Mar 20th, 2018, 23:29

it's either clocked or never used - either of which say walk away

reggit · Mar 21st, 2018, 07:03

I'd definitely take a look, especially if the price is right, but I'd go equipped with a vida/dice system, primarily to read the mileage of the engine ECU. Also obviously to look if there's any nasty's hiding in the fault codes.

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Mar 20th, 2018, 17:23	#14
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 17:23 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	This could be a gem..... Yep it may not have had good maintenance but the rust on discs is an indicator of both low mileage and gentle driving. The failure of tyres having ply cords exposed could be down to age related cracking on the side walls and/or cuts to the tyres. Definitely worth a looking, but budget for some re-commissioning. On the early P2 platform it is very common for "gently" driven cars to have rust/pitting on the rear brake discs. With brake discs - I have yet to see a brake disc that was "weakened" by corrosion - if it's really bad it will show up on the brake meter. Also bear in mind that some garages (including main dealers) do not pre-MOT test cars anymore - they put the car in for test, then deal with the fails/advisories, then re-test. My wife's Kia had 5 MOT's done at the main dealer, it failed 3 (drop link, ball joint cover, number plate bulb, hand brake adjustment) but we knew nothing of it until we checked the MOT history when we sold it. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135 Last edited by Tannaton; Mar 20th, 2018 at 17:34.

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barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 16:09 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	it's either clocked or never used - either of which say walk away __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

Mar 21st, 2018, 07:03	#17
reggit Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:49 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	I'd definitely take a look, especially if the price is right, but I'd go equipped with a vida/dice system, primarily to read the mileage of the engine ECU. Also obviously to look if there's any nasty's hiding in the fault codes. __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles

Mar 20th, 2018, 19:35	#15
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Today 16:43 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	sounds like one to avoid to me .bad maintainance bald tires

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