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S942 APM

1998 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,814 mi
Last recorded127,814 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS942 APM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 127,814 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 127,812 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 124,313 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Nov 2009 124,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Nov 2008 112,454 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK ARM INNER JOINT

Fail 26 Nov 2008 112,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK ARM INNER JOINT

Pass 13 Dec 2007 96,550 miles

advise nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Dec 2007 96,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

advise nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2006 81,892 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2006 81,892 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 69,379 miles

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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S942 APM 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 54.5%.

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 S942 APM, 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 S942 APM registered?

S942 APM is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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