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S465 DKO

1998 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

94,153 mi
Last recorded94,153 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS465 DKO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 94,153 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Behind front bumper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 87,605 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 81,382 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 81,379 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil level below minimum (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil level too low

Pass 3 Dec 2022 78,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 78,253 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 77,470 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 76,574 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 75,412 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 74,190 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 70,887 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 70,887 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 68,991 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 66,946 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 65,924 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 63,044 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 63,044 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,374 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 55,329 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 52,319 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 47,995 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 44,221 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 40,584 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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S465 DKO is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S465 DKO, 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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S465 DKO is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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