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S62 DBW

1998 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,921 mi
Last recorded125,921 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS62 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 125,921 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 125,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Box corroded support arm (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 124,040 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

both front and osr tyres worn on edges

slight play in steering rack inner joints and near side track rod

Fail 3 Jun 2016 124,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

both front and osr tyres worn on edges

slight play in steering rack inner joints and near side track rod

Pass 20 Jun 2015 122,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust mount broken away from tailpipe

Fail 6 Jun 2015 122,107 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 115,815 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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)

Pass 30 May 2013 104,406 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 94,623 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 83,926 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 77,891 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 70,755 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 70,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 64,289 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 62,210 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 56,967 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 49,853 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front passenger door handle trim loose

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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S62 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S62 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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S62 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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