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S642 NUG

1998 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,004 mi
Last recorded91,004 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS642 NUG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 91,004 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 88,884 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 86,614 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2010 83,715 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 78,869 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 78,865 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 74,978 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 74,966 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2007 70,755 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 67,332 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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S642 NUG 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 80%.

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 S642 NUG, 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 S642 NUG registered?

S642 NUG is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S642 NUG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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