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Y542 AOK

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,672 mi
Last recorded153,672 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 AOK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 153,672 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 152,995 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 151,719 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 149,675 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 148,590 miles

engine management light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 146,850 miles

undertrays fitted

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 145,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 5 Nov 2013 143,671 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2012 141,279 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 141,269 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 138,404 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 138,383 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 132,404 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 132,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 127,375 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 127,375 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 121,950 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 117,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 114,941 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 110,520 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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Y542 AOK is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y542 AOK, 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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Y542 AOK is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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