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S485 DGU

1998 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,369 mi
Last recorded49,369 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS485 DGU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 49,369 miles

rear nearside and offside tyre slight deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2018 48,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 45,785 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 45,126 miles

engine covers and engine under tray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Fail 6 Aug 2016 45,125 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable rubber worn (2.2.C.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

engine covers and engine under tray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 20 Aug 2015 43,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine manegement light on

Fail 12 Aug 2015 43,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine manegement light on

Pass 13 Aug 2014 40,180 miles

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

advise both front suspension struts showing signs of top seal seepage

Pass 29 Aug 2013 37,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise lock stop bushes deteriorated.

advise nearside front shock absorber oily mist.

advise top engine stabilizer bush deteriorated.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 32,488 miles

advise front indicator bulbs faded.

Fail 11 Aug 2012 32,469 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front wiper blades juddering

Pass 10 Aug 2011 28,566 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 28,265 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 27,447 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 26,641 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 26,123 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,437 miles

advise nearside rear tyre has cut in outer wall

Pass 16 Sep 2005 23,788 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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S485 DGU is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S485 DGU, 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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S485 DGU is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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