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Y469 SLC

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

157,787 mi
Last recorded157,787 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY469 SLC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 157,787 miles

e m light on

Fail 12 Feb 2018 157,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

e m light on

Pass 15 Feb 2017 148,419 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 15 Feb 2017 148,417 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 136,698 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside steering inner joint play

Fail 17 Feb 2016 136,695 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside steering inner joint play

Pass 18 Feb 2015 126,635 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 126,633 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 126,632 miles

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both Font sidemarker lamps not working

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 114,155 miles

Nearside front door checkstrap broken

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 114,154 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR CHECKSTRAP BROKEN

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 107,504 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 100,954 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 94,277 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 94,274 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 87,671 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 87,671 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 79,792 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 79,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 75,273 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 75,263 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 69,628 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 62,550 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 62,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y469 SLC is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 Y469 SLC, 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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What year was Y469 SLC registered?

Y469 SLC is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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