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S697 LLX

1998 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,480 mi
Last recorded137,480 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS697 LLX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 137,480 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 136,558 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 135,942 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 134,777 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 132,961 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 131,886 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 130,500 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 129,057 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 129,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 123,516 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 116,159 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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S697 LLX is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S697 LLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S697 LLX registered?

S697 LLX is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 8 December 1998.

Is S697 LLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S697 LLX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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