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Y538 AGK

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

144,314 mi
Last recorded144,314 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 AGK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 144,314 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 139,843 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 139,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced o/s/r recording less than 50% of n/s/r reading (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 137,222 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 137,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 135,148 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 128,324 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 128,324 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 118,064 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 118,062 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 103,270 miles

sills coverd

Pass 10 Aug 2010 97,951 miles

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

fuel filter coroded

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 7 Aug 2010 97,933 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

fuel filter coroded

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Jul 2009 86,464 miles

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

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

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

h/brake high

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 29 Jul 2009 86,464 miles

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

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

h/brake high

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2008 71,252 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 71,252 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 64,572 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 59,596 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 59,596 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2006 58,158 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 58,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 43,276 miles

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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Y538 AGK is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y538 AGK, 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 Y538 AGK registered?

Y538 AGK is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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