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Y829 RRX

2001 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

201,343 mi
Last recorded201,343 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY829 RRX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 201,343 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 200,191 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 199,280 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 25 Apr 2016 197,953 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 194,616 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 May 2014 190,016 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 187,095 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 180,362 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 170,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front sidelight dull

Nearside number plate lamp dull

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 154,316 miles

Oil leak

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 May 2009 139,335 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 139,335 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008
Fail 3 May 2008

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2007 114,883 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 102,442 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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Y829 RRX is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y829 RRX, 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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What year was Y829 RRX registered?

Y829 RRX is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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