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X489 UOT

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,402 mi
Last recorded108,402 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX489 UOT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 108,402 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front worn low 2mm (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn smooth inner edges

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

Nearside Front day running light inop

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes in lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn more outer edge + cracks in tread+ screw in tread

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 108,402 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front worn low 2mm (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn smooth inner edges

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

Nearside Front day running light inop

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes in lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn more outer edge + cracks in tread+ screw in tread

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 100,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 23 Jul 2015 100,434 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 26 Jul 2014 93,073 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 25 Jul 2014 93,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 May 2013 86,729 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2013 86,712 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,438 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 79,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 68,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 68,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 59,708 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 59,708 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 53,547 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 53,547 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 51,256 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 46,611 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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X489 UOT is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UOT, 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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X489 UOT is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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