MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,700 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S80?
Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S196 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 S196 DBW, 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 S196 DBW?
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What year was S196 DBW registered?
S196 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 September 1998.
Is S196 DBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S196 DBW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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