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S272 RLE

1998 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,097 mi
Last recorded165,097 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 RLE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 165,097 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 155,770 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 153,105 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 149,866 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2014 146,554 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 140,994 miles

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

front anti-roll bar - slight play in offside droplink

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside and offside droplinks

Fail 20 Feb 2012 133,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside and offside droplinks

Pass 20 Feb 2012 133,725 miles

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside and offside droplinks

Fail 7 Mar 2011 123,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 123,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 116,160 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 116,160 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 111,534 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 110,077 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 106,983 miles

vt32 issued on test no 961819927132 still applies

Fail 9 May 2007 106,967 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 103,282 miles

1/offside front tyre cut outer wall not deep enough

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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S272 RLE is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 S272 RLE, 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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S272 RLE is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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