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Y688 XKL

2001 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,909 mi
Last recorded243,909 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY688 XKL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 243,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

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

engine oil leak.

Fail 4 Jul 2016 243,909 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel pipes (7.2.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

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

engine oil leak.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 224,004 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 224,003 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 200,055 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 200,055 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 183,763 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)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 183,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 164,219 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 164,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 161,418 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

inner front pads look low

lockstops worn

Pass 16 Jun 2010 151,758 miles

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

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

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

engine light just come on dash

front lock stops worn slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2009 142,491 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 131,041 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 120,503 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 110,696 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)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 110,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2005 99,014 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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Y688 XKL is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,461cc diesel 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 Y688 XKL, 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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Y688 XKL is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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