MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear flashers showing white
slight play in steering rack
fuel filter corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
engine mil light on
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine mil light on
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
engine light on
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S80?
Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X478 BNU is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 X478 BNU, 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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X478 BNU is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 5 January 2001.
Is X478 BNU safe to buy?
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