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HY51 ZNX

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,848 mi
Last recorded143,848 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 ZNX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 143,848 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 143,847 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 139,345 miles

Engine management light on at time of test

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 139,345 miles

Engine management light on at time of test

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 135,503 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 135,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 132,021 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2014 132,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 127,491 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 127,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 120,072 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 120,072 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 112,658 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 112,658 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 101,225 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 91,859 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 85,463 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 85,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 75,925 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 65,341 miles

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

Plastic sill covers fitted. †

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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HY51 ZNX is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 HY51 ZNX, 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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HY51 ZNX is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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