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S178 FYG

1998 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,385 mi
Last recorded86,385 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS178 FYG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 86,385 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 86,384 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 80,649 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 74,543 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 74,537 miles

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

Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 68,605 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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S178 FYG is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S178 FYG, 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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How do I check the history of S178 FYG?

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What year was S178 FYG registered?

S178 FYG is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S178 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S178 FYG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S178 FYG have outstanding finance?

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