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S438 DBW

1998 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,084 mi
Last recorded12,084 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS438 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 12,084 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 12,084 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 12,074 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 12,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

service light on

Fail 17 May 2012 11,957 miles

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.

Pass 17 May 2012 11,957 miles

both rear & nearside front tyres have cracked sidewalls & carry a 1998 dot code.

Pass 25 May 2011 11,880 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges & perishing slightly.

sill covers & undertray fitted, not allowing full view of all component areas.

Pass 24 May 2010 11,801 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edges.

sill covers & undertray fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.

Pass 22 May 2009 11,680 miles

undertray & sill covers fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.

Pass 6 May 2008 11,500 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

undertray & sill covers fitted, not allowing full view of all components.

Pass 4 May 2007 11,180 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 10,826 miles

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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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?

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