MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Air duct from front grille to filter insecure.
Airbag warning light on dash illuminated.
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Service light on dash illuminated.
Top engine mounting starting to deteriorate.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Air duct from front grille to filter insecure.
Airbag warning light on dash illuminated.
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Service light on dash illuminated.
Top engine mounting starting to deteriorate.
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
slight play o/s of steering rack
How Reliable is the Volvo S80?
Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S404 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 S404 DBW, 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 S404 DBW registered?
S404 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 9 September 1998.
Is S404 DBW safe to buy?
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