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S181 BSX

1998 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,185 mi
Last recorded142,185 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 BSX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 142,185 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 142,185 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 134,559 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 133,359 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 132,768 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 130,550 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 130,550 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 122,025 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 106,226 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 106,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise offside front brake flexi hose

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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S181 BSX is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S181 BSX, 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 S181 BSX registered?

S181 BSX is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S181 BSX safe to buy?

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