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A2 TVC

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,569 mi
Last recorded137,569 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 TVC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 137,569 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged nsf and osf (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf lower arm front bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 137,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 136,459 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 134,414 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 131,546 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 122,806 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 122,775 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight judder noted to front and rear brakes discs

slight play noted to ns and os of steering rack

wear noted to nsf lower suspension arm bush

Pass 8 Sep 2015 113,414 miles

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

wear noted to nsf lower suspension arm front bush

Fail 8 Sep 2015 113,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

wear noted to nsf lower suspension arm front bush

Pass 13 Nov 2014 105,120 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 97,410 miles

osr tyre close to limit and cracks noted

play noted to ns and os of steering rack

wear noted to nsf and osf lower suspension arms inner front bushs

Pass 15 Nov 2012 90,608 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 82,745 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 75,669 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 69,832 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 69,832 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 66,195 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 66,195 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 61,097 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 57,839 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 52,366 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
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A2 TVC is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2001 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 101,971 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A2 TVC, 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 25 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A2 TVC registered?

A2 TVC is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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