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S150 DBW

1998 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,366 mi
Last recorded136,366 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS150 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 136,366 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 133,814 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 133,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight play at both front wheels

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 130,896 miles

Air bag light on

Air filter housing insecure

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 128,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2010 125,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2009 122,671 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack between treads

Pass 25 Mar 2008 119,114 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 119,114 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 116,101 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 113,233 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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S150 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S150 DBW, 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 S150 DBW registered?

S150 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S150 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S150 DBW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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