MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,795 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all brake discs have slight corrosion
ns and os wing mirrors damaged
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all brake discs have slight corrosion
ns and os wing mirrors damaged
sill covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
lift in steering rack to the near side
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S80?
Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S581 MCC is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 S581 MCC, 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 S581 MCC registered?
S581 MCC is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 2 October 1998.
Is S581 MCC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S581 MCC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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