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Y839 RRX

2001 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

174,002 mi
Last recorded174,002 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY839 RRX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 174,002 miles

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

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 15 Jul 2016 174,001 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 1 Jul 2015 162,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

left and right side rear lamps damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2015 162,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

left and right side rear lamps damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2014 156,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body sill covers fitted

exhaust corroded

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside front fog light lens damaged

tow bar fitted with 7 pin socket

Pass 10 Jul 2013 148,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

body sill covers fitted

damage to front bumper

damage to nearside rear door and rear wing to bumper

front brake discs warped slightly

rear brake discs pitted and worn slightly

rear brake pads worn slightly

tow bar fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2013 148,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

body sill covers fitted

damage to front bumper

damage to nearside rear door and rear wing to bumper

front brake discs warped slightly

rear brake discs pitted and worn slightly

rear brake pads worn slightly

tow bar fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2012 140,490 miles

refer to 158185882134

Fail 3 Jul 2012 140,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to rear anti roll bar

damage to n/s/r light cluster

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded, silencer outer casings poor

front brake pads wearing low

metal debris & nail in n/s/r tyre

movement in both front inner articulation joints

n/s registration plate bulb dim

o/s door mirror casing damaged

rear brake discs corroded

slight age cracking to rear trailing arm bushes

unable to check outer sills fully due to sideskirts fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2011 131,809 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 124,746 miles

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

slight damage to the n/s/r road spring.

some corosion in the centre exhaust section.

some cracks in both front brake hoses.

some play in the rear a/roll bar bushes.

some play in the strg rack.

Fail 15 Jul 2010 124,746 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight damage to the n/s/r road spring.

some corosion in the centre exhaust section.

some cracks in both front brake hoses.

some play in the rear a/roll bar bushes.

some play in the strg rack.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 115,751 miles

all brake pads half worn.

o/s headlamp adjuster in poor condition.

Fail 28 Jul 2009 115,751 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

all brake pads half worn.

o/s headlamp adjuster in poor condition.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 106,940 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit (1.6mm)

some corrosion to rear exhaust

Fail 18 Jul 2008 106,940 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit (1.6mm)

some corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 16 Jul 2007 99,131 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 99,131 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front inner track rod ends are worn slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2006 85,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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Y839 RRX is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y839 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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Y839 RRX is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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