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S518 AFF

1997 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,848 mi
Last recorded64,848 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 AFF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 64,848 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 60,693 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 60,693 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 57,086 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 49,350 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 49,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 43,185 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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S518 AFF is a 1997 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S518 AFF, 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 29 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S518 AFF?

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What year was S518 AFF registered?

S518 AFF is a 1997 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is S518 AFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S518 AFF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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