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S461 FUD

1998 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,651 mi
Last recorded74,651 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS461 FUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 74,651 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 74,651 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 73,562 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 70,237 miles

Auxillary drive belt (inc power steering) deteriorating

Both headlamp beam patterns deteriorating

NSR brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Small leak at power steering reservoir

Fail 7 Jan 2012 154,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 142,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 131,774 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 120,992 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 120,992 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 109,181 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 97,536 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 86,186 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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S461 FUD 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 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 S461 FUD, 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 S461 FUD registered?

S461 FUD is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S461 FUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S461 FUD shows 12 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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