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Y818 KUY

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,420 mi
Last recorded139,420 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY818 KUY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2023 139,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2022 138,893 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 138,893 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 138,396 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 138,396 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 137,498 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 137,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 134,457 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 124,968 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 116,212 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 114,298 miles

Play in both inner end of steering rack.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 112,422 miles

Approx 6,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Fail 27 Jan 2014 112,422 miles

Approx 6,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 111,108 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 110,232 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 104,679 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 99,367 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 21 Apr 2009 90,460 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 May 2008 82,631 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 75,854 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 66,458 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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Y818 KUY is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y818 KUY, 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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Y818 KUY is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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