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X475 ERA

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,507 mi
Last recorded143,507 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX475 ERA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 143,507 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 143,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 135,100 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 135,040 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 126,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 126,939 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 115,426 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 115,290 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 103,145 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 103,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 92,809 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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X475 ERA is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X475 ERA, 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 X475 ERA registered?

X475 ERA is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X475 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X475 ERA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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