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S678 RWG

1998 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,823 mi
Last recorded105,823 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS678 RWG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 105,823 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 22 Aug 2011 105,802 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2010 99,136 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 98,997 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 91,945 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 25 Aug 2009 91,941 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 19 Sep 2008 84,401 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 70,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 49,228 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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S678 RWG is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S678 RWG, 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 S678 RWG registered?

S678 RWG is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S678 RWG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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