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S889 TKG

1998 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,753 mi
Last recorded65,753 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS889 TKG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 65,753 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 63,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear brake discs rusted

Fail 12 Jan 2011 63,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear brake discs rusted

Pass 13 Jan 2010 61,716 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 61,716 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 58,953 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 55,836 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Jan 2007 52,228 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 52,228 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2006 48,284 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 48,284 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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S889 TKG is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S889 TKG, 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 S889 TKG registered?

S889 TKG is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S889 TKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S889 TKG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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