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S899 BDM

1998 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2008
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,815 mi
Last recorded100,815 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS899 BDM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,992cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2007 100,815 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 100,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 89,433 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 89,272 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

off side front steering lock roller worn and nearside perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2005 78,898 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 78,898 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 78,898 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 78,898 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S899 BDM is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S899 BDM, 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 S899 BDM registered?

S899 BDM is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S899 BDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S899 BDM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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