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S183 VAB

1998 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,909 mi
Last recorded149,909 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 VAB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 149,909 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 149,909 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 139,026 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside rear tyre craking.

Fail 3 Aug 2007 139,026 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre craking.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 135,623 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front 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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S183 VAB is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S183 VAB, 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 S183 VAB registered?

S183 VAB is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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