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S795 XAG

1998 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,921 mi
Last recorded158,921 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS795 XAG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 158,921 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front dics wear

Pass 27 Jul 2010 157,131 miles

water inside nearside headlamp

Pass 27 Jul 2009 152,923 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 147,171 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

slight play in both front anti roll bar droplinks

Pass 26 Feb 2008 147,171 miles

slight play in both front anti roll bar droplinks

Pass 27 Feb 2007 142,454 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight binding on near side rear brake

Pass 17 Feb 2006 136,689 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2006 136,689 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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S795 XAG is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S795 XAG, 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 S795 XAG registered?

S795 XAG is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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