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S80 RSM

1998 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

163,027 mi
Last recorded163,027 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 RSM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 163,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2016 158,674 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 154,729 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 150,166 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front marker light dull

Pass 7 May 2013 145,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel filter slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 135,059 miles

Brake discs all round slightly pitted

Pass 20 Apr 2011 116,697 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 96,006 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 91,397 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

O/S & N/S lock stops worn

Rear Tyres wearing on outer edges

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 May 2008 82,389 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2008 82,389 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 71,231 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 63,535 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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S80 RSM is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S80 RSM, 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 S80 RSM registered?

S80 RSM is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S80 RSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S80 RSM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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