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Y539 MJM

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,846 mi
Last recorded204,846 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY539 MJM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 204,846 miles

USED WINTER TYRES FITTED TO FRONT AXLE & LEFT REAR WHEEL

Fail 11 Apr 2017 204,818 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front SIDE MARKER LAMP MISSING

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 193,457 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm play

Nearside Rear Tyre run flat , Compromising tyre structure, plus punctured

Fail 15 Apr 2016 193,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm play

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre run flat , Compromising tyre structure, plus punctured

Pass 21 Apr 2015 180,662 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 163,884 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 163,884 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 159,317 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 159,317 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 153,695 miles

Offside front steering arm has a slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2011 144,588 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 138,407 miles

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

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

Offside front steering arm has a slight play at its fixings.

Fail 2 Mar 2009 129,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chips in windscreen

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 2 Mar 2009 129,869 miles

chips in windscreen

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 10 Mar 2008 123,474 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 108,711 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 108,711 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 93,466 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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Y539 MJM is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y539 MJM, 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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Y539 MJM is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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