1998 Volvo S80 2.8L Petrol · S779 BTN
1998 Volvo S80 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 140,385 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S80
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/11/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2783cc
S779 BTN Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2011
- 140,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S779 BTN Mileage History
- 25/09/2006103,293 mi
- 28/09/2007108,694 mi+5,401 mi
- 29/09/200892,248 mi-16,446 mi
- 29/09/200892,248 mi
- 17/09/2009129,022 mi+36,774 mi
- 30/09/2009129,236 mi+214 mi
- 10/11/2010137,666 mi+8,430 mi
- 22/11/2010137,878 mi+212 mi
- 24/10/2011140,385 mi+2,507 mi
Average of roughly 7,304 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S779 BTN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volvo S80 (S779 BTN) between September 2006 and October 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.