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X489 JBC

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,579 mi
Last recorded158,579 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX489 JBC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 158,579 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 144,532 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 137,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cut on n/s/f tyre sidewall

front and rear number plate starting to fade

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer eges

Fail 12 Aug 2014 137,700 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cut on n/s/f tyre sidewall

front and rear number plate starting to fade

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer eges

Pass 30 Aug 2013 132,293 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 132,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2012

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyre walls slightly perished

Pass 6 Jul 2010 152,957 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 144,763 miles

front brake discs worn - getting thin - recommend replace soon

n/s mirror glass damaged

slight steering rack/rod play

Fail 1 Jul 2009 144,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brake discs worn - getting thin - recommend replace soon

n/s mirror glass damaged

slight steering rack/rod play

Pass 7 Jan 2008 133,727 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

both front wishbones front bushes splitting/ weakening

nearside mirror broken

offside front wishbone back bush seperating

some offside steering rack/rod play

Pass 29 Jun 2006 121,523 miles

both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

both front wishbones back bushes seperating and both front bushes splitting getting weak

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat check seatbelt as best possible

some offside steering rack play

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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X489 JBC is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X489 JBC, 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 X489 JBC registered?

X489 JBC is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X489 JBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X489 JBC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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