MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N/S/F fog light inoperative
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
O/S/F fog light lense cracked but not exposing sharp edges
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
n/s/f fog light inoperative
o/s/f fog light lense cracked but not exposing sharp edges
How Reliable is the Volvo S80?
Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V698 DBV is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1999 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 108,305 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 V698 DBV, 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 27 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was V698 DBV registered?
V698 DBV is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 6 October 1999.
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