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S256 REG

1998 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

155,402 mi
Last recorded155,402 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 REG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 155,402 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 155,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 154,889 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 154,094 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

fuel cap flap missing

Fail 27 Sep 2023 154,094 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers not clear effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

fuel cap flap missing

Pass 14 Sep 2022 152,970 miles

Fuel cap flap missing.

Nearside Front Chip in windscreen.

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

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

Parking brake lever slightly high.

Pass 16 Sep 2021 151,687 miles

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

Parking brake lever slightly high.

Pass 16 Sep 2020 151,185 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 151,185 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 150,139 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 150,139 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 148,664 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 146,960 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 145,421 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 143,989 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 142,609 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 142,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 140,476 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slighty deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre side wall damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2013 140,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 140,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 139,303 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 138,038 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Sep 2011 138,037 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust support bracket broken

underbody cover fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2009 133,897 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel cap door missing

handbrake travel

Fail 12 Oct 2009 133,885 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel cap door missing

handbrake travel

Pass 26 Sep 2008 130,817 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 130,817 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 123,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 117,952 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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S256 REG is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 S256 REG, 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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S256 REG is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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