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S202 BTV

1998 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,163 mi
Last recorded138,163 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS202 BTV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 138,163 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 138,163 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007
Fail 24 Jan 2007

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 92,796 miles

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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S202 BTV is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Blue 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 S202 BTV, 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 S202 BTV registered?

S202 BTV is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S202 BTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S202 BTV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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