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X524 CLH

2001 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,406 mi
Last recorded92,406 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX524 CLH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 92,406 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight Play ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 92,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight Play ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 88,761 miles

Engine Light On

Front Number Plate Cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2016 80,783 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 73,400 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 67,298 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 63,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 63,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 59,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 59,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 56,103 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 51,998 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 51,993 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 46,942 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 46,942 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 43,381 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 43,381 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 38,012 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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X524 CLH is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X524 CLH, 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 X524 CLH registered?

X524 CLH is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X524 CLH safe to buy?

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