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S232 RRL

1998 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

92,145 mi
Last recorded92,145 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS232 RRL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 92,145 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2018 92,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 91,852 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 91,852 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 91,434 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 91,434 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 90,767 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2015 90,762 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offsiderear tyre heavily perished on outer sidewall and low on pressure

Pass 4 Apr 2014 89,948 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 89,948 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 88,348 miles

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 86,475 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2012 86,468 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2011 84,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2011 84,342 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 81,936 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 76,806 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 19 Feb 2008 72,936 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 72,936 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007 69,763 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 7 Feb 2007 69,763 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 6 Feb 2006 65,647 miles

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

oil leak

rear number plate discolouring

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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S232 RRL is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S232 RRL, 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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S232 RRL is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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