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X469 KNK

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,173 mi
Last recorded169,173 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX469 KNK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 169,173 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust weak

Fail 6 Jan 2012 169,173 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust weak

Pass 15 Jan 2011 162,046 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

SLIGHTLY SMOKING FROM EXHAUST SMELLS LIKE OIL BURNING

Fail 14 Jan 2011 162,046 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

SLIGHTLY SMOKING FROM EXHAUST SMELLS LIKE OIL BURNING

Pass 14 Jan 2010 152,808 miles

centre and rear exhaust hangers corroding away

front and rear brake pads starting to wear low monitor

perishing starting to show in front brake hoses

Fail 5 Jan 2010 152,800 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

EML light on

centre and rear exhaust hangers corroding away

front and rear brake pads starting to wear low monitor

perishing starting to show in front brake hoses

Pass 3 Jan 2009 140,728 miles

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit

slight play in the steering rack (offside)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 120,454 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 120,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 107,430 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 107,425 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 91,369 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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X469 KNK is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X469 KNK, 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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X469 KNK is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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