MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,735 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both centre exhaust silencer outer skins becoming corroded
Both rear suspension springs corroded
Centre exhaust flange corroded and thin
Excessive corrosion boot floor but not within prescribed area
Fuel cap seal perished but still sealing
Misting of oil around PAS Pump pulley
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Play/room in o/s inner steering rack joint
Sill covers and underguards fitted
Surface corrosion on areas on underside
headlight aims on max mark
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Both centre exhaust silencer outer skins becoming corroded
Both rear suspension springs corroded
Centre exhaust flange corroded and thin
Excessive corrosion boot floor but not within prescribed area
Fuel cap seal perished but still sealing
Misting of oil around PAS Pump pulley
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished and becoming out of shape (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front side marker light not working
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passenger washer jet not providing water to screen
Play/room in o/s inner steering rack joint
Sill covers and underguards fitted
Surface corrosion on areas on underside
headlight aims on max mark
o/s dip on max mark
o/s/f sidemarker light inop
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion starting both rear chassies but not yet to excess
exhaust flange corroded thin and both centre silencers corroded through outerskins
n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge only.Will need replacing soon
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
sideskirts fitted
slight play o/s inner rack joint
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Volvo S80?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S255 SNG is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 S255 SNG, 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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S255 SNG is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S255 SNG safe to buy?
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