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Y379 HUD

2001 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

157,315 mi
Last recorded157,315 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY379 HUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2024 157,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring saddle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

fuel cap rubber seal cracking

n/s/r shocker casing corroded

o/s/r shocker casing corroded

park brake only just met required amount to pass (17%)

Pass 1 Sep 2023 155,748 miles

n/s/r shocker casing corroded

o/s/r shocker casing corroded

exhaust flexi deteriorated

fuel cap rubber seal cracking

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 155,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

fuel cap rubber seal cracking

n/s/r shocker casing corroded

o/s/r shocker casing corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2022 153,192 miles

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

fuel cap rubber seal cracking

n/s/r shocker casing corroded

o/s/r shocker casing corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2022 153,181 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

fuel cap rubber seal cracking

n/s parking brake effort low

n/s/r shocker casing corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r shocker casing corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 150,664 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2021 150,664 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2020 148,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 145,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 141,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush strongly advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush strongly advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 135,279 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 130,310 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 130,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 120,507 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 112,041 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

number plate lights dim

Fail 18 Jun 2014 112,041 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

number plate lights dim

Pass 20 Jun 2013 101,973 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 101,973 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush bonding slight sepration

Pass 14 Jun 2012 92,682 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light lit

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to debond

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front head lamp has condensation

offside front lower rear bush starting to debond

Fail 14 Jun 2012 92,682 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light lit

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to debond

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front head lamp has condensation

offside front lower rear bush starting to debond

Pass 16 Jun 2011 83,498 miles

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

exhaust has all over corrosion

rear shockers corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2011 83,498 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust has all over corrosion

rear shockers corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 73,737 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 65,707 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 65,707 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 59,214 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 59,214 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 49,467 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 41,299 miles

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

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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Y379 HUD is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 Y379 HUD, 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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Y379 HUD is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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