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S493 GUD

1998 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,601 mi
Last recorded98,601 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS493 GUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 98,601 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Apr 2013 98,266 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jan 2012 81,246 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 77,080 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 72,233 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 68,255 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 63,750 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 63,750 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 59,639 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 57,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 51,311 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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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S493 GUD is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S493 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 S493 GUD registered?

S493 GUD is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is S493 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S493 GUD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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