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S80 GEG

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,618 mi
Last recorded117,618 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 GEG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 117,618 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 113,652 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 113,652 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 109,235 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 109,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 104,907 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 104,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 100,549 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 95,917 miles

engine malfunction light illuminated during test.

metal exhaust mounting brackets corroded at rear.

nearside rear indicator becoming white.

outer layer of exhaust rear silencer corroded, not holed.

Fail 3 Dec 2012 95,914 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine malfunction light illuminated during test.

metal exhaust mounting brackets corroded at rear.

nearside rear indicator becoming white.

outer layer of exhaust rear silencer corroded, not holed.

Fail 5 Dec 2011 90,862 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

outer layer corroded on exhaust rear silencer.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 90,862 miles

outer layer corroded on exhaust rear silencer.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 84,987 miles

caps missing on both offside tyre valves.

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm,offside front tyre worn to 4mm.

outer layers of exhaust centre section and rear silencer corroded,not holed.

Fail 10 Nov 2010 84,985 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

caps missing on both offside tyre valves.

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm,offside front tyre worn to 4mm.

outer layers of exhaust centre section and rear silencer corroded,not holed.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 80,936 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 71,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 65,530 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 60,941 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 56,014 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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S80 GEG is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 S80 GEG, 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 S80 GEG registered?

S80 GEG is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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