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X838 YFS

2000 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,895 mi
Last recorded165,895 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 YFS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 165,895 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 165,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 154,479 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen cracked down nearside but not in swept area

Fail 21 Nov 2013 154,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen cracked down nearside but not in swept area

Pass 6 Dec 2012 145,491 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 6 Dec 2011 137,987 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 130,643 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 130,643 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 120,872 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 120,872 miles

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 107,484 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 95,938 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 82,240 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 67,395 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 67,393 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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X838 YFS is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X838 YFS, 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 X838 YFS registered?

X838 YFS is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 November 2000.

Is X838 YFS safe to buy?

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