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S262 AUD

1998 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

262,475 mi
Last recorded262,475 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 AUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 262,475 miles

front number plate cracked

offside rear light lens cracked

play in steering rack

Fail 14 Nov 2011 262,475 miles

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

front number plate cracked

offside rear light lens cracked

play in steering rack

Pass 29 Nov 2010 259,443 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 256,278 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 256,278 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 252,492 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 252,492 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 250,815 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 250,788 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 247,650 miles

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)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 247,650 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2005 237,860 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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S262 AUD is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S262 AUD, 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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S262 AUD is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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