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S171 SMJ

1998 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,339 mi
Last recorded112,339 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS171 SMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 112,339 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 110,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 108,530 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 106,287 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 106,284 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 103,448 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 102,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water on inner lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water on inner lens (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 102,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water on inner lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water on inner lens (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 100,711 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 98,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 94,210 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 90,291 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on edges.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension arm inner bush bonding is deteriorating.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 86,269 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 82,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 82,077 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 76,503 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 71,574 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 66,470 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 61,926 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 61,432 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 59,484 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 58,065 miles

corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 30 Nov 2006 55,601 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 53,453 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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S171 SMJ is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S171 SMJ, 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 S171 SMJ registered?

S171 SMJ is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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