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S251 DBW

1998 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,837 mi
Last recorded147,837 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS251 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 147,837 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 147,837 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 144,151 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 144,151 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 135,752 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Fail 25 Sep 2007 135,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 21 Sep 2006 124,101 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 124,101 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S251 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S251 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.

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What year was S251 DBW registered?

S251 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S251 DBW safe to buy?

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