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Y475 KCA

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,559 mi
Last recorded102,559 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY475 KCA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 102,559 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine malfunction lamp illuminated- not currently a testable item

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge- stepped pattern/ design

offside front indicator has water ingress- function not impaired

offside front tyre is slightly worn on the outer edge

Fail 8 May 2018 102,558 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine malfunction lamp illuminated- not currently a testable item

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge- stepped pattern/ design

offside front indicator has water ingress- function not impaired

offside front tyre is slightly worn on the outer edge

Pass 6 Apr 2017 95,953 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 95,952 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 88,577 miles

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

steering rack inner joints have slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2015 80,644 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 77,771 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 79,547 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 76,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 73,161 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 69,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 69,399 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 65,167 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 65,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs scored

Pass 27 May 2010 63,236 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2010 63,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 59,544 miles

front tyres low on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2008 53,835 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 53,835 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 47,971 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 41,710 miles

Nearside Rear 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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Y475 KCA is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y475 KCA, 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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Y475 KCA is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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