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S80 WBR

1998 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,301 mi
Last recorded150,301 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 WBR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 150,301 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 142,000 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 133,351 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 125,506 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 117,522 miles

o/s/f of steering rack slight wear

Fail 24 Oct 2007 117,172 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

o/s/f of steering rack slight wear

Pass 1 Nov 2006 106,748 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 WBR is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WBR, 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 WBR registered?

S80 WBR is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S80 WBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S80 WBR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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