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S250 JLU

1998 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,281 mi
Last recorded72,281 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS250 JLU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 72,281 miles

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated underbonnet (4.11 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 67,640 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 59,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) & offside ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 59,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall marked in yellow (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) & offside ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 47,521 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 47,331 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 42,905 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 32,965 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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S250 JLU 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 S250 JLU, 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 S250 JLU registered?

S250 JLU is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S250 JLU safe to buy?

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