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S550 FUD

1998 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,463 mi
Last recorded94,463 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS550 FUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 94,463 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 94,205 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 94,204 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012
Fail 11 Jan 2012

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 133,504 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 92,639 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Jan 2009 91,251 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 89,962 miles

full under engine cover fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2008 89,962 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

full under engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2007 77,314 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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S550 FUD is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,922cc 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 S550 FUD, 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 S550 FUD registered?

S550 FUD is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 November 1998.

Is S550 FUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S550 FUD 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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