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S512 ORU

1998 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,091 mi
Last recorded86,091 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS512 ORU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2007 86,091 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 86,091 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 72,525 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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S512 ORU is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S512 ORU, 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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How do I check the history of S512 ORU?

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What year was S512 ORU registered?

S512 ORU is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S512 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S512 ORU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S512 ORU have outstanding finance?

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