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Y438 HUD

2001 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,273 mi
Last recorded78,273 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY438 HUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 78,273 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 78,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 73,329 miles

Nearside Front inner steering arm slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing

Fail 25 Jan 2017 73,329 miles

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

Nearside Front inner steering arm slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing

Pass 8 Feb 2016 68,285 miles

front brake discs worn, scored and pitted

rear brake discs worn, scored and pitted

Fail 8 Feb 2016 68,285 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn, scored and pitted

rear brake discs worn, scored and pitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 66,097 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 66,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,502 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 55,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 55,459 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,401 miles

N/S side mirror loose but not insecure

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 42,713 miles

damage to o/s/r door

Pass 26 Jun 2009 38,939 miles

rear no. plate starting to delaminate

Fail 26 Jun 2009 38,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/s door mirror glass brocken

rear no. plate starting to delaminate

Fail 5 Jun 2008 35,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

baby seat fitted to n/s rear. bady seat, seat belts very badly twisted.

front tyres wearing low.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 35,020 miles

baby seat fitted to n/s rear. bady seat, seat belts very badly twisted.

front tyres wearing low.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 30,934 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 30,932 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

slight cracking of both front tyres side walls

some free handbrake travel.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 26,812 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 22,962 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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Y438 HUD is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y438 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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Y438 HUD is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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