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P44 HAM

1998 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,467 mi
Last recorded121,467 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP44 HAM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 121,467 miles

slightly long brake padel

Pass 14 Oct 2010 118,322 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked on inner wall

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

parkbrake application uneven

Fail 13 Oct 2010 118,305 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracked on inner wall

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

parkbrake application uneven

Pass 15 Feb 2010 114,672 miles

offside front side lamp dim

Pass 27 Feb 2008 94,459 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 92,077 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 85,185 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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P44 HAM is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P44 HAM, 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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What year was P44 HAM registered?

P44 HAM is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is P44 HAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P44 HAM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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