MOT Status
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12,084 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel foot brake travel (1.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
service light on
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear & nearside front tyres have cracked sidewalls & carry a 1998 dot code.
both rear & nearside front tyres have cracked sidewalls & carry a 1998 dot code.
both front tyres worn on outer edges & perishing slightly.
sill covers & undertray fitted, not allowing full view of all component areas.
both front tyres worn on outside edges.
sill covers & undertray fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.
undertray & sill covers fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
undertray & sill covers fitted, not allowing full view of all components.
How Reliable is the Volvo S80?
Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.
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S438 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 S438 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 S438 DBW registered?
S438 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 11 September 1998.
Is S438 DBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S438 DBW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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