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S412 DBW

1998 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,301 mi
Last recorded128,301 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS412 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 128,301 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tie rod end

Fail 1 Sep 2018 128,301 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tie rod end

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 124,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 119,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 111,651 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front steering lock stops worn

nearside front tyre has small damage to sidewall

offside front tyre low outer edge

offside steering arm has some play

rear tyres low on outer edges

Pass 3 Sep 2012 103,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

slight play in offside steering arm rack side

Pass 18 Aug 2011 99,318 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 99,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 94,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

advis both front inner brack discs starting to rust

Pass 1 Sep 2009 90,040 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 90,040 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 81,977 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 81,947 miles

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

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

offside front steering arm has slight play ( rack side)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 77,115 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 77,115 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S412 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S412 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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S412 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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