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T40 TGT

2001 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,115 mi
Last recorded114,115 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 TGT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 114,115 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 114,115 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side lamp (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 107,457 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 107,457 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 98,768 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 98,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 91,329 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 91,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 90,237 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 88,107 miles

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

o/s and n/s steering rack tie rods have play

o/s rear mud flap is loose

Fail 2 Sep 2013 88,106 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s steering rack tie rods have play

o/s rear mud flap is loose

Pass 16 Aug 2012 83,980 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 83,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear brake pads getting low

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

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

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

both front tyres scrubbed and low on tread

o/s rear mud flap loose

o/s steering rack tie rod ball joint worn

o/s windscreen wiper rubber slightiy split

Pass 1 Aug 2011 79,494 miles

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

front and rear brake pads are low

o/s of steering rack tie rod ball joint worn

o/s rear mud flap loose

Pass 27 Sep 2010 75,568 miles

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

o/s and n/s steering rack ball joints have some play

o/s rear mud flap loose

Pass 14 Sep 2009 68,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 61,497 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 61,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing

n/s lock stop bracket damaged

screw in o/s rear tyre tread

Pass 26 Sep 2007 56,197 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 56,197 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 50,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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T40 TGT is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 T40 TGT, 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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T40 TGT is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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