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C5 RDG

1998 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,006 mi
Last recorded150,006 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 RDG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 150,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 148,398 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 146,737 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 146,737 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 145,169 miles

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 145,169 miles

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 143,580 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 141,857 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 May 2015 141,857 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Nov 2013 133,425 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 133,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 133,283 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt stalk difficlt to engage

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2012 123,510 miles

Air bag warning light on dash

Aux belt in poor condition

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system corroded

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear center exhaust bracket broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2012 123,510 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Air bag warning light on dash

Aux belt in poor condition

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear center exhaust bracket broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 108,257 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 108,257 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 86,085 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 76,086 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 64,285 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 54,983 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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C5 RDG is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1998 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 98,998 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 C5 RDG, 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 28 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C5 RDG is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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