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R14 GLO

1998 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,597 mi
Last recorded142,597 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 GLO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 142,597 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 140,588 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 140,588 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 133,309 miles

heavy corrosion on rear exhaust mounting

wear on both front brake discs

Fail 28 May 2008 133,309 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

heavy corrosion on rear exhaust mounting

wear on both front brake discs

Pass 29 May 2007 129,229 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 112,496 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
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R14 GLO is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R14 GLO, 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 R14 GLO registered?

R14 GLO is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R14 GLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R14 GLO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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