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S415 DBW

1998 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,138 mi
Last recorded177,138 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS415 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 177,138 miles

n/s/r parking brake slightly low effort

Pass 30 Mar 2010 32,954 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 161,591 miles

ADVISE MIDDLE BOX SUPPORT BRACKET HALF BROKEN

ADVISE O/S AND N/S/F BRAKE HOSES SPLITTING SLIGHTLY

ADVISE SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S RACK KNUCKLE AND INTERNAL RACK GEAR SUPPORT BUSHINGS

ADVISE SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S RACK KNUCKLE

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 161,591 miles

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

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

ADVISE MIDDLE BOX SUPPORT BRACKET HALF BROKEN

ADVISE O/S AND N/S/F BRAKE HOSES SPLITTING SLIGHTLY

ADVISE SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S RACK KNUCKLE AND INTERNAL RACK GEAR SUPPORT BUSHINGS

ADVISE SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S RACK KNUCKLE

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 144,968 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 144,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 133,086 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 118,165 miles

advise offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2005 118,165 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front brake discs & pads

advise offside rear tyre

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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S415 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S415 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 S415 DBW registered?

S415 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 9 September 1998.

Is S415 DBW safe to buy?

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