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S80 TBS

2001 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,892 mi
Last recorded170,892 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 TBS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 170,892 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 164,354 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2024 160,224 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 May 2023 151,597 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 146,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 139,231 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 132,187 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 May 2020 132,187 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2019 124,659 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 114,236 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 114,229 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam switch faulty (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 99,740 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 87,359 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 87,359 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 79,467 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 75,197 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 72,315 miles

OSF lower suspension arm rear bush split

Pass 19 Apr 2012 65,735 miles

LH and RH front lower suspension arm, front bushes perished and starting to split

RH front lower suspension arm rear bush split

Slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 19 Apr 2012 65,735 miles

LH and RH front lower suspension arm, front bushes perished and starting to split

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

RH front lower suspension arm rear bush split

Slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 5 May 2011 61,822 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 56,893 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 50,626 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 May 2009 50,626 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 May 2008 44,049 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 41,393 miles

FRONT TYRES ON 2mm DEPTH.... EVEN ACROSS WIDTH OF TYRE,,,,,,,,,

Pass 19 May 2006 38,416 miles
Pass 13 May 2005
Pass 13 May 2005 33,500 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 33,500 miles
Fail 12 May 2005 33,487 miles

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

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 TBS is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S80 TBS, 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 TBS is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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