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S179 MBK

1998 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,222 mi
Last recorded123,222 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS179 MBK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 123,222 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 123,190 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 105,609 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all brake discs poor condition

exhaust poor condition

front number plate very poor condition (just acceptable)

rear tyres slight runout

Pass 1 Jun 2011 105,609 miles

all brake discs poor condition

exhaust poor condition

front number plate very poor condition (just acceptable)

rear tyres slight runout

Pass 4 May 2010 99,031 miles

rear brake discs corroded as car has been standing for a while.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 95,533 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 92,983 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 92,983 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S179 MBK is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S179 MBK, 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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S179 MBK is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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