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Y452 BOT

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,468 mi
Last recorded139,468 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY452 BOT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 139,468 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 133,656 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 119,124 miles

defusers fitted to headlamp glasses

front and rear tyres differant makes

minor chips in windscreen

slight wear showing in o/s/f steering rack rod

Fail 20 Jul 2009 119,124 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

defusers fitted to headlamp glasses

front and rear tyres differant makes

front no plate cracked

minor chips in windscreen

rear no plate showing delamination

slight wear showing in o/s/f steering rack rod

n/s/f tyre at 1.6mm

Pass 22 Jul 2008 103,201 miles

chips in windscreen

front and rear tyres differant makes

front no plate cracked

lock stops worn

movement in o/s rack rod

rear no plate showing deteration

Fail 21 Jul 2008 103,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

chips in windscreen

front and rear tyres differant makes

front discs lipped on edges

front no plate cracked

lock stops worn

movement in o/s rack rod

n/s/f tyre at 1.6mm on inside edge

n/s/r tyre at 2mm on edges

rear no plate showing deteration

top engine mount broken

Fail 18 Jul 2007 88,713 miles

Front number plate is cracked. Minor stone chips across windscreen. O/S door mirror surround is loose but secure. Play in N/S/R antiroll bar drop link. Slight play in steering rack.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2007 88,713 miles

Front number plate is cracked. Minor stone chips across windscreen. O/S door mirror surround is loose but secure. Play in N/S/R antiroll bar drop link. Slight play in steering rack.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2006 73,632 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 73,632 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2005 60,944 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 60,944 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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Y452 BOT is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y452 BOT, 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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Y452 BOT is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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