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L111 HOW

2001 Volvo S80

Brown Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,104 mi
Last recorded172,104 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 HOW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 172,104 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 163,620 miles

EML indicates a fault

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 156,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 149,132 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust rear section has a exhaust mount corroded off

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 149,115 miles

Both front lower arm front bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Both rear anti roll bar link rods have slight play

Both rear discs have slight pitting

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust back box heat shield insecure

Exhaust mounting bracket broken but not affecting exhaust security

Fuel flap locking device faulty

Nearside rear anti roll bar inner bush has slight play

Offside front lower arm rear bush worn buts not resulting in excessive movement

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

Vehicle has no drive from the transmission

Fail 31 Jul 2009 138,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 138,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 127,609 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 127,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 104,084 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 104,084 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 89,031 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S STEERING RACK KNUCKLE

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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L111 HOW is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Brown with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L111 HOW, 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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L111 HOW is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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