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S75 DBW

1998 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,108 mi
Last recorded103,108 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS75 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 103,108 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 102,996 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 94,387 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 92,017 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 92,017 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 13 Jan 2011 86,564 miles

front tyres wearing low

n/s/r brake binding slightly

parking lever travel long

steering rack play in the o/s inner rack joint

Pass 6 Jan 2010 81,549 miles

screw in the n/s/r tyre tread

slight play in both steering rack inner ball joints

Fail 6 Jan 2010 81,549 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

screw in the n/s/r tyre tread

slight play in both steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 13 Jan 2009 75,730 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 71,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 71,246 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 65,450 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 61,119 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN LOW IN THE CENTRE SECTION

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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S75 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S75 DBW, 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 S75 DBW registered?

S75 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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