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X501 FHR

2000 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,507 mi
Last recorded149,507 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX501 FHR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 149,507 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light

Pass 23 Sep 2011 134,922 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 134,611 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine warning lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Sep 2010 123,015 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advice engine light on

Fail 23 Sep 2010 122,998 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advice engine light on

Pass 21 Sep 2009 106,546 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2008 86,814 miles

o/s/f inner rack loint worn to limit

Fail 16 Sep 2008 86,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f inner rack loint worn to limit

Pass 16 Oct 2007 68,801 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 47,744 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 46,244 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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X501 FHR is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 104,813 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 X501 FHR, 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 26 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X501 FHR registered?

X501 FHR is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X501 FHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X501 FHR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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