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S54 DBW

1998 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,371 mi
Last recorded111,371 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS54 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 111,371 miles

front section of exhaust showing signs of pitting

rear section of exhaust showing signs of pitting

Fail 28 Apr 2012 111,371 miles

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

front section of exhaust showing signs of pitting

rear section of exhaust showing signs of pitting

Pass 28 Apr 2011 109,819 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 107,853 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 10,059 miles

play starting in o/s/t/r/end

rear no plate showing signs of contamination

Pass 7 May 2008 96,661 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 90,215 miles

exhaust pipe showing signs of piting

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2006 83,638 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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S54 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S54 DBW, 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 S54 DBW registered?

S54 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S54 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S54 DBW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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