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S80 GVM

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,304 mi
Last recorded158,304 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 158,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 157,967 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 138,584 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 138,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 118,155 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 118,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 103,499 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jan 2019 103,499 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2018 99,698 miles

EML light on

Pass 17 Jan 2017 97,022 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 97,022 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 95,192 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 92,805 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 88,501 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 82,501 miles

Both front tyres, tread wearing low and both worn on inner edges.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 77,714 miles

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

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

Top engine mounting cracking.

Fail 12 Jan 2012 77,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centra exhaust bracket week

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

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

Top engine mounting cracking.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 74,217 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 68,028 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 68,028 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 62,309 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 56,744 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 56,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 51,025 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 GVM is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GVM, 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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S80 GVM is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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