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N555 ARC

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,264 mi
Last recorded152,264 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 ARC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 152,264 miles

nearside tyre cracking inner side wall

Fail 5 Aug 2015 115,225 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre cracking inner wall

Pass 7 Aug 2014 145,037 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket detached

slight play nsf anti roll bar link

Fail 4 Aug 2014 145,030 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket detached

slight play nsf anti roll bar link

Pass 4 Apr 2008 140,761 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 129,725 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 121,335 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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N555 ARC is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N555 ARC, 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 N555 ARC registered?

N555 ARC is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is N555 ARC safe to buy?

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