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S255 SNG

1998 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,735 mi
Last recorded119,735 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS255 SNG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 119,735 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 119,735 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 112,308 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 107,935 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 107,935 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 103,774 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 100,088 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 96,485 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 96,485 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 92,014 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 87,446 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 80,434 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 72,743 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 72,743 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 63,860 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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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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What year was S255 SNG registered?

S255 SNG is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S255 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S255 SNG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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