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Y448 WDC

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,269 mi
Last recorded119,269 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY448 WDC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 119,269 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 119,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 111,790 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 111,761 miles

Offside Front 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))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 104,072 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 May 2016 95,987 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 94,825 miles

NSR OSR tyres are balding on the inner edges

Rear exhaust hangers broken (system still supported)

Rear pads getting low

Fail 8 Apr 2014 93,580 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 93,580 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 91,287 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge's

Offside wiper blade split

Fail 10 Apr 2013 91,287 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside wiper blade split

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge's

Pass 6 Apr 2012 89,141 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 89,141 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 70,237 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 65,124 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 65,124 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre silencer rattle inside

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2009 52,227 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 52,227 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 39,974 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front lower arms-rear bushs parting

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in o/s steering rack/track rod

Fail 10 Mar 2008 39,973 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front lower arms-rear bushs parting

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in o/s steering rack/track rod

Pass 29 Mar 2007 34,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 30,042 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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Y448 WDC is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue 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 Y448 WDC, 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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Y448 WDC is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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