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X148 MDS

2001 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

40,486 mi
Last recorded40,486 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX148 MDS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 40,486 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 39,984 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 39,984 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 39,203 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 38,156 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 38,156 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 37,625 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 36,761 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 36,269 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 34,881 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 34,881 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 32,340 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 30,813 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,641 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 29,641 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 27,654 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 27,652 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 25,994 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 22,673 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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X148 MDS is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 X148 MDS, 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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X148 MDS is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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