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S840 CTV

1998 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,399 mi
Last recorded111,399 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS840 CTV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 111,399 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 103,992 miles

Both rear discs showing signs of corrosion on outer faces (pads look good)

Chip broken out of sidde of n/s/r lamp lense

Very slight play in ball joint of o/s/r anti roll bar link assy

front mounting of rear exhaust box badly corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2008 103,962 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Both rear discs showing signs of corrosion on outer faces (pads look good)

Chip broken out of sidde of n/s/r lamp lense

Engine oil level on minimum

Very slight play in ball joint of o/s/r anti roll bar link assy

front mounting of rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2007 91,934 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 87,859 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 87,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front & rear tyres outer edges unevenly worn

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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S840 CTV is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S840 CTV, 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 S840 CTV registered?

S840 CTV is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S840 CTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S840 CTV shows 6 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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