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S268 JLY

1998 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,193 mi
Last recorded76,193 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 JLY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2007 76,193 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 67,046 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 58,057 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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S268 JLY is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S268 JLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S268 JLY registered?

S268 JLY is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S268 JLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S268 JLY shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S268 JLY have outstanding finance?

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