MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,623 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
bordeline pass o/s headlight beam patern.bulb was in upside down has damaged inner bulb deflector
noise heard o/s/f wheel not bearing must be further investigated
signs of wear to wiper linkage.meets requirements at time of test
unkowwn warrning light on
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
bordeline pass o/s headlight beam patern.bulb was in upside down has damaged inner bulb deflector
noise heard o/s/f wheel not bearing must be further investigated
signs of wear to wiper linkage.meets requirements at time of test
unkowwn warrning light on
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
warning triangle and service light on
both front wish bones rubbers in poor condition
both rear tyres perrishing
exhaust corroded
front discs corroded and worn
movement in steering rack
sill trims fitted
tested when wet
How Reliable is the Volvo S80?
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X556 SUD 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 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 X556 SUD, 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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X556 SUD is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 January 2001.
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