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S733 AAR

1998 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,112 mi
Last recorded149,112 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS733 AAR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2016 149,112 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 141,481 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 141,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 138,467 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 136,917 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 136,917 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2011 135,443 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 135,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 133,408 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 133,408 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 132,358 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 132,342 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 130,615 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 124,057 miles

slight smear from front blades

Pass 30 Oct 2006 119,094 miles

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

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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S733 AAR is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S733 AAR, 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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S733 AAR is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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