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S204 DBW

1998 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,924 mi
Last recorded109,924 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS204 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 109,924 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage below reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 109,924 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage below reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 109,899 miles

top rear engine mount (under hood) centre bolt missing.

Pass 25 Jun 2019 109,210 miles

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect (suspect oil leak due to large amount of oil on shield)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall slight damage.

Fail 24 Jun 2019 109,199 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective due to light on dash. (8.2.2.1 (a))

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect (suspect oil leak due to large amount of oil on shield)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall slight damage.

Pass 9 Jul 2018 107,807 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 107,133 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 105,309 miles

both front tyres close to 1.6mm.

both front tyres slightly rubbing on inner arches on full lock.

both rear tyres worn on edges.

o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split.

Pass 11 Jan 2016 102,977 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 99,772 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 97,183 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 94,598 miles

Fluid leak around PAS reservoir.

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 94,598 miles

Fluid leak around PAS reservoir.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 91,452 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 88,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 84,094 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 79,442 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 76,053 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 71,321 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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S204 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S204 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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What year was S204 DBW registered?

S204 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S204 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S204 DBW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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