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S407 DBW

1998 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,900 mi
Last recorded84,900 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS407 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 84,900 miles

Engine steady bar defective

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 83,465 miles

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 83,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 80,656 miles

Coil spring worn all four corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s upper rubbers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 80,655 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge cracking cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring worn all four corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s upper rubbers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 79,676 miles

coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 79,425 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 spring (2.4.C.1b)

under trays

Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,187 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

under trays

Pass 12 Aug 2015 76,972 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 76,336 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 75,672 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 74,730 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 74,010 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 73,378 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 71,079 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 71,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 70,821 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 69,687 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 67,418 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 67,418 miles

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

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

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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S407 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S407 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 S407 DBW registered?

S407 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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