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Y803 VOC

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Lpg 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,146 mi
Last recorded155,146 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY803 VOC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 155,146 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

centre exhaust box deteriorated

front reg plate slightly damaged

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2011 149,999 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 144,921 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 138,419 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 138,403 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

slightplay in offside steering tie rod

Pass 31 Oct 2008 132,561 miles

O/S/R brake disc slight corrosion

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight smear o/side wiper blade

Fail 31 Oct 2008 132,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R brake disc slight corrosion

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight smear o/side wiper blade

Pass 30 Oct 2007 121,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 106,302 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 106,302 miles

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

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)

front tyres worn on inside edge of tread area

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front outer brake pad damaged

nearside rear tyre close to limit and has nail in tread area

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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Y803 VOC is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y803 VOC, 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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Y803 VOC is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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