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Y649 REC

2001 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,759 mi
Last recorded65,759 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY649 REC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 65,759 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 65,759 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 63,070 miles

centre exhaust mountings broken

Pass 12 Apr 2013 59,648 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

centre exhaust bracket broken.

rear silencer in poor condition.

Fail 6 Apr 2013 59,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

centre exhaust bracket broken.

rear silencer in poor condition.

Fail 25 Oct 2012 57,656 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rar tyres age cracked will need replacing soon

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 57,656 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rar tyres age cracked will need replacing soon

Pass 27 Oct 2011 47,676 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all exhaust mounts corroded

both rear tyres age cracked

front brake disc corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2011 47,670 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all exhaust mounts corroded

both rear tyres age cracked

front brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 47,444 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter corroded

offside + nearside front brake discs slightly pitted

offside + nearside rear tyre outer walls slightly perished

Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,012 miles

nsr door opens intermittently

Pass 25 Jul 2008 45,019 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 45,012 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyre sidewalls badly "age" cracked

nearside wiper blade torn at ends

Pass 7 Aug 2007 43,193 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 39,967 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
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Y649 REC is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y649 REC, 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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Y649 REC is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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