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Y494 VBE

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,260 mi
Last recorded85,260 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 VBE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 85,260 miles

215/55/16O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

N/S WIPER BLDE DETERIORATED

Pass 11 Dec 2017 82,313 miles

215/55/16 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 82,189 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

215/55/16 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 78,954 miles

215/55/16 O/S/F TYRE DETERIORATED N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

EML LIGHT ON

Fail 17 Dec 2016 78,954 miles

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

215/55/16 O/S/F TYRE DETERIORATED N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

EML LIGHT ON

Pass 14 Dec 2015 75,422 miles

BOTH FRONT AND N/S/R TYRES DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 75,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT AND N/S/R TYRES DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 72,471 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 69,911 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 69,911 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 68,410 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 66,902 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 64,509 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 64,509 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 61,025 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 57,619 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 51,826 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 46,315 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 41,216 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

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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Y494 VBE is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y494 VBE, 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 Y494 VBE registered?

Y494 VBE is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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