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S266 SCL

1998 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,249 mi
Last recorded136,249 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 SCL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 136,249 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 119,842 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 97,696 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 85,020 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 84,855 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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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S266 SCL is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S266 SCL, 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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How do I check the history of S266 SCL?

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What year was S266 SCL registered?

S266 SCL is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S266 SCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S266 SCL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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