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S180 JSH

1998 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,260 mi
Last recorded143,260 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS180 JSH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 143,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front seat belt modified but not weakened

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front seat belt modified but not weakened

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 141,510 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2017 141,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2016 137,001 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 137,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 130,554 miles

unable to inspect brake pads properly due to pattern of wheels

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 123,431 miles

advice oil leak

advice screw in off side rear tyre

advice slight play in off side steering arm

Fail 29 Jan 2014 123,386 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

advice oil leak

advice screw in off side rear tyre

advice slight play in off side steering arm

Fail 8 Feb 2013 11,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE TRACK ROD END.BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES.BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS MODIFIED BUT COMPLY WITH TEST. .

Pass 8 Feb 2013 11,782 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE TRACK ROD END.BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES.BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS MODIFIED BUT COMPLY WITH TEST. .

Pass 4 Feb 2012 114,497 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 108,071 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 102,904 miles

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

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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S180 JSH is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S180 JSH, 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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S180 JSH is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 13 October 1998.

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