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X439 AEX

2001 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,369 mi
Last recorded122,369 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX439 AEX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 122,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 122,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 118,706 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 14 Jun 2017 110,872 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 107,011 miles

hand brake travel high

Fail 27 May 2016 107,011 miles

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 5 Jun 2015 90,160 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 90,160 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 77,282 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2013 66,326 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 63,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake close to max travel

one side of centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust is still secure

Fail 14 May 2012 63,815 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake close to max travel

one side of centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 24 May 2011 59,839 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 59,839 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 55,081 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 48,464 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 48,462 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2008 44,498 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 34,202 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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X439 AEX is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X439 AEX, 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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X439 AEX is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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