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S844 BTL

1998 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,090 mi
Last recorded124,090 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS844 BTL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 124,090 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 119,788 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 119,788 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

back exhaust box corroded and collapsed inside

Pass 20 Oct 2008 110,978 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 103,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 100,072 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 100,072 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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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S844 BTL is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S844 BTL, 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 S844 BTL registered?

S844 BTL is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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