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Y46 PEV

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

162,111 mi
Last recorded162,111 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY46 PEV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 162,111 miles

play in steering rack ends

rear discs corroded

various marks over vehicle

Fail 5 Dec 2025 162,075 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

play in steering rack ends

rear discs corroded

various marks over vehicle

Pass 30 Dec 2024 161,238 miles

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

chip in screen

exhaust corroded

oil leak engine

play in steering rack ends

rear discs corroded

various damage over vehicle

Fail 30 Dec 2024 161,238 miles

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

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

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

chip in screen

exhaust corroded

oil leak engine

play in steering rack ends

rear discs corroded

various damage over vehicle

Pass 19 Dec 2023 160,308 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear discs corroded

Side repeater nearside front showing white slightly

Slight exhaust blow on centre pipe

Slight play in nearside front top mount

Fail 8 Dec 2023 160,296 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine oil leak

Rear discs corroded

Side repeater nearside front showing white slightly

Slight play in nearside front top mount

Pass 20 Dec 2022 157,512 miles

offside front wishbone bush splitting

oil leak engine

slight play in offside front anti roll link

Pass 16 Dec 2021 154,283 miles

Offside rear panel damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 154,283 miles

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear panel damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 151,387 miles

offside rear panel damaged

oil leak engine

Fail 23 Dec 2020 151,387 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

offside rear panel damaged

oil leak engine

Pass 12 Dec 2019 149,356 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak engine

Fail 12 Dec 2019 149,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak engine

Pass 4 Jan 2019 145,861 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Fail 3 Jan 2019 145,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES ON TREAD BARS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 22 Dec 2017 140,968 miles

chips in screen

Pass 29 Dec 2016 136,165 miles

chips in screen

Pass 1 Dec 2015 133,444 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 133,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 130,463 miles

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

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

SERVICE LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 2 Dec 2014 130,463 miles

SERVICE LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 16 Dec 2013 111,245 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 111,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 101,655 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 101,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 95,353 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 93,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 85,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 77,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 68,681 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 68,681 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/rear tyre getting low just on legal limit

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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Y46 PEV is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 Y46 PEV, 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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Y46 PEV is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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