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S528 XAN

1998 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,048 mi
Last recorded83,048 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS528 XAN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 83,048 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre sidewall slight damage.

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 82,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 82,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 81,411 miles

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

hand brake imbalance high at 23%

nearside front head lamp lens condensation

Pass 12 Nov 2008 79,791 miles

advise,,, top engine mounting broken

avise,,center exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2007 75,311 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 75,311 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 68,961 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 68,961 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 59,740 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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S528 XAN is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S528 XAN, 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 S528 XAN registered?

S528 XAN is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 5 December 1998.

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