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S451 DBW

1998 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,457 mi
Last recorded85,457 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS451 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 85,457 miles

play in both rack arms

Pass 12 Aug 2010 79,990 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 75,902 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 70,183 miles

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

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

slight play in nearside and offside inner steering rack joints

Pass 22 Nov 2007 57,499 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 57,499 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 44,306 miles

both front turn stops worn

Fail 20 Nov 2006 44,306 miles

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

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

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

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

both front turn stops worn

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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S451 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S451 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S451 DBW registered?

S451 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is S451 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S451 DBW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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