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S85 DBW

1998 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,024 mi
Last recorded91,024 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 91,024 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 91,024 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 87,049 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 87,049 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 83,497 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 83,497 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 78,581 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 73,916 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 69,041 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 63,993 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 55,470 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s track rod end rubber boot split

slight play in steering rack

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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S85 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S85 DBW, 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 S85 DBW registered?

S85 DBW is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S85 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S85 DBW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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