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S245 TCV

1998 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,896 mi
Last recorded144,896 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 TCV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2007 144,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 2 May 2006 122,066 miles

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

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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S245 TCV is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S245 TCV, 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 S245 TCV registered?

S245 TCV is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is S245 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S245 TCV shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S245 TCV have outstanding finance?

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