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S421 AWP

1998 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,104 mi
Last recorded129,104 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS421 AWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 129,104 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f lower suspension arm bottom ball joint gaitor split

Pass 8 Jul 2010 125,759 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 125,759 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 125,758 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2009 121,170 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 17 Jan 2008 112,413 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 112,413 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 107,390 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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S421 AWP is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S421 AWP, 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 S421 AWP registered?

S421 AWP is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S421 AWP safe to buy?

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