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S242 NRH

1998 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,460 mi
Last recorded122,460 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 NRH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 122,460 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear lens broken

water in o/s headlamp

Fail 29 May 2012 122,460 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear lens broken

water in o/s headlamp

Pass 20 Apr 2011 122,177 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 122,177 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2009 115,513 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 108,061 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 162,496 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f track rod have slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2005 142,470 miles

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

middle exh mtg adrift

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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S242 NRH is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S242 NRH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S242 NRH registered?

S242 NRH is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 September 1998.

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