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S246 DBW

1998 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

95,378 mi
Last recorded95,378 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS246 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 95,378 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 95,370 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 90,438 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 90,106 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 89,685 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 89,074 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 88,436 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 87,093 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 84,204 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 81,373 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 78,583 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 75,245 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 72,246 miles

n/sf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2013 69,510 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 66,814 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 63,703 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 61,399 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 58,848 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,478 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 51,096 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 47,016 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 42,364 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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S246 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S246 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S246 DBW registered?

S246 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S246 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S246 DBW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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