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S272 UPW

1998 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,328 mi
Last recorded101,328 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 UPW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 101,328 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 27 Oct 2017 101,328 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 8 May 2012 101,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2012 101,320 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 95,670 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 92,924 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in offside steering

Pass 6 Sep 2008 85,110 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 79,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 73,288 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 65,451 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 65,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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S272 UPW is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UPW, 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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What year was S272 UPW registered?

S272 UPW is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S272 UPW safe to buy?

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