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Y538 MHD

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

159,704 mi
Last recorded159,704 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 MHD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 159,704 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 154,596 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 152,457 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 151,347 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 146,627 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 142,941 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 138,053 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 138,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 134,342 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 130,766 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 20 Nov 2014 130,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 5 Sep 2013 125,473 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2012 120,699 miles

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

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

exhaust brackets are slightly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2012 120,649 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 112,270 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2010 106,002 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight movement in the nearside front steering rack system

Pass 18 Jul 2010 106,002 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight movement in the nearside front steering rack system

Pass 14 Jul 2009 97,917 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)

pas oil weeping around reservoir area

Fail 13 Jul 2009 97,887 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

pas oil weeping around reservoir area

Pass 15 Jul 2008 88,504 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 78,688 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 68,179 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 MHD is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y538 MHD, 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 MHD registered?

Y538 MHD is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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