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S828 LRY

1998 Volvo S80

Purple Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,660 mi
Last recorded170,660 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS828 LRY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 170,660 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2014 170,660 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 170,586 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 169,210 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 163,110 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 168,134 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 160,675 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 160,675 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 155,584 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 155,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

nearside frot bumper insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2007 149,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 146,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play in steering rack end o/s

Pass 23 Nov 2005 141,189 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

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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S828 LRY is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Purple with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S828 LRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S828 LRY?

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What year was S828 LRY registered?

S828 LRY is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S828 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S828 LRY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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