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H5 WLP

1998 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,183 mi
Last recorded148,183 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 WLP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 148,183 miles

E.M.L. On

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

graunch from front suspension area but no excessive play found in any componants

Pass 18 Dec 2012 140,708 miles

Condensation in o/s head lamp

Engine management and air bag warning lights on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 140,670 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Condensation in o/s head lamp

Engine management and air bag warning lights on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 128,664 miles

rear exhaust bracket getting weak

Fail 19 Dec 2011 128,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust bracket getting weak

Pass 30 Dec 2010 114,413 miles

n/s/r handbrake low on efficiency

Fail 24 Dec 2010 114,339 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s/r handbrake low on efficiency

Pass 11 Dec 2009 97,518 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/f wheel bearing getting noisy noticed on road test following repairs unable to identify during mot test as unable to spin wheel sufficiently due to transmission

Fail 7 Dec 2009 97,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 6 Dec 2008 93,926 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 91,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Oct 2006 86,772 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 83,764 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H5 WLP is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H5 WLP, 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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H5 WLP is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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