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S73 AJL

1998 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

198,305 mi
Last recorded198,305 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS73 AJL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 198,305 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 186,068 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 173,314 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 163,086 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 163,086 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 152,306 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 142,167 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 130,958 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 130,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 120,660 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 120,660 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 106,437 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 94,086 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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S73 AJL is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S73 AJL, 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 S73 AJL registered?

S73 AJL is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S73 AJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S73 AJL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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