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S452 LCS

1998 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,071 mi
Last recorded76,071 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS452 LCS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 76,071 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 75,777 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 72,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 69,213 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 68,053 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 66,005 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 66,005 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 62,839 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 60,833 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 58,330 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 52,532 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 52,509 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on outer edges

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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S452 LCS is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Silver 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 S452 LCS, 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 S452 LCS registered?

S452 LCS is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S452 LCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S452 LCS 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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