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X878 WUD

2001 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

168,825 mi
Last recorded168,825 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX878 WUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2015 168,825 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

exhaust flexi damaged

offside rear tyre wear on outeredge and nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2014

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

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 158,549 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

sills covered in plastic

Fail 6 Feb 2013 158,546 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

sills covered in plastic

Pass 14 Feb 2012 152,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 152,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 144,529 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 135,976 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 135,972 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/front lower driving lamp inoperative

Fail 16 Feb 2009 126,375 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 126,375 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 119,260 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 108,470 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 95,133 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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X878 WUD is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X878 WUD, 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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X878 WUD is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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