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S80 VAB

1998 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,706 mi
Last recorded38,706 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 VAB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,706 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 38,706 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 20,256 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Oct 2011 20,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2010 19,609 miles

rear brake discs corroded {low millage car }

Fail 20 Oct 2010 19,609 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs corroded {low millage car }

Pass 10 Nov 2009 19,074 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 18,557 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 17,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 17,818 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 16,886 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 15,621 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 VAB is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S80 VAB, 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 VAB registered?

S80 VAB is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S80 VAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S80 VAB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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