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X38 NER

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

240,266 mi
Last recorded240,266 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX38 NER
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 240,266 miles

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

engine light on

exhaust front flexy joint deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2013 240,207 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Coolant leak

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

engine light on

exhaust front flexy joint deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2012 230,062 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 230,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 219,938 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 219,935 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal rubber worn. Wear offside steering arm. Wear offside front wishbone bush. Front & rear coil springs corroded. Front & rear anti roll bar corroded. Front & rear discs worn. Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 210,291 miles

front brake discs slightly worn.

slight play in n/side & o/side rack rods.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2010 210,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

front brake discs slightly worn.

slight play in n/side & o/side rack rods.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2009 198,890 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 198,672 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 183,235 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 163,836 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 163,836 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 142,683 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 142,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 125,947 miles

o/s/r brake pads 2mm thick

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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X38 NER is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X38 NER, 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 X38 NER registered?

X38 NER is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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