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Y548 HBW

2001 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,040 mi
Last recorded191,040 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY548 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 191,040 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 177,184 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bolt bent on front exhaust mounting bracket

both front windows do not open

parkbrake travel high but not yet to travel stop

rear number plate starting to deteriate

sideskirts fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2009 176,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

OBD trouble codes detected

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

bolt bent on front exhaust mounting bracket

both front windows do not open

o/s mirror cracked but not seriously affecting view to rear

parkbrake travel high but not yet to travel stop

rear number plate starting to deteriate

sideskirts fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2008 158,062 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 157,845 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 137,774 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 11,578 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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Y548 HBW is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y548 HBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y548 HBW registered?

Y548 HBW is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y548 HBW safe to buy?

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