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S491 GUD

1998 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,511 mi
Last recorded104,511 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS491 GUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 104,511 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 104,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 94,127 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 86,708 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 77,061 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 68,445 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 57,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S491 GUD is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S491 GUD, 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 S491 GUD registered?

S491 GUD is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is S491 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S491 GUD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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