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Y521 MBL

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

186,150 mi
Last recorded186,150 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 MBL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 186,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 174,389 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 173,309 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 169,468 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 161,247 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 161,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 152,523 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 146,188 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 146,142 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 141,164 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 134,770 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 130,513 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2010 126,092 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 121,352 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 116,449 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 110,318 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 103,450 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

slight play in steering rack on both sides

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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Y521 MBL is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 Y521 MBL, 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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Y521 MBL is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y521 MBL safe to buy?

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