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S204 KRO

1998 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,405 mi
Last recorded88,405 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS204 KRO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 88,405 miles

Bad engine oil leak from engine.

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 88,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Bad engine oil leak from engine.

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 77,265 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2007 77,265 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2006 71,217 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 KRO is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,783cc 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 S204 KRO, 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 KRO registered?

S204 KRO is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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