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Y471 SLC

2001 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,337 mi
Last recorded145,337 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY471 SLC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 145,337 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

flexi section deteriorated

fuel filter corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2018 145,145 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle fluctuation (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake pad wearing thin

flexi section deteriorated

fuel filter corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 128,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake disks slightly corroded

exhaust flexi deteriorated

front brake disks fitted incorrectly (rotation) but not affecting brake effort

fuel filter corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2016 128,554 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake disks slightly corroded

exhaust flexi deteriorated

front brake disks fitted incorrectly (rotation) but not affecting brake effort

fuel filter corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 117,785 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 117,849 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 107,176 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 107,193 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 98,701 miles

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

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

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

both front steering arms have play

Pass 23 Mar 2011 88,423 miles

play in near side front track rod

play in off sided fromt track rod

Fail 23 Mar 2011 88,398 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low

off side front tyre worn to limits

play in near side front track rod

play in off sided fromt track rod

Pass 23 Mar 2010 73,517 miles

front nearside side light may soon require attention

front nearside wheel rim is damaged

rear exhaust mounting is corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2010 73,517 miles

rear exhaust mounting is corroded

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front nearside side light may soon require attention

front nearside wheel rim is damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2009 68,802 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front brake discs worn

exhaust system corroded

f/n/s lower arm front bush worn

f/n/s suspension is noisey

steering drag links are worn

Pass 17 Mar 2009 68,802 miles

both front brake discs worn

exhaust system corroded

f/n/s lower arm front bush worn

f/n/s suspension is noisey

steering drag links are worn

Pass 14 Mar 2008 64,119 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 56,902 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 50,148 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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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Y471 SLC is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y471 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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Y471 SLC is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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