MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,784 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended both front/front lower arm bushes (2.4.F.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball jiont (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear bushes front lower arm (2.4.F.3)
front springs corroded
long travel on parking brake leaver
rear brake discs in very poor condition
ecu light on
long travel on handbrake lever
o/s/r outer brake pad appears very low
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ecu light on
long travel on handbrake lever
o/s/r outer brake pad appears very low
long travel parking brake leaver
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
long travel parking brake leaver
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
n/s headlamp beam image just visable (BORDERLINE PASS)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
n/s headlamp beam image just visable (BORDERLINE PASS)
Nearside 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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
play in both steering rack end joints
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside 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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
play in both steering rack end joints
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak from gear box /inner drive shaft seal
play in both steering rack inner ball joints
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ecu engine worning light on
oil leak from gear box /inner drive shaft seal
play in both steering rack inner ball joints
exhaust noisy front pipe area! osf tyre worn low on inner edge. nsf tyre wall badly cracked/perished (BORDERLINE PASS),.
malfunction lamp on! os no` plate lamp dim!
nsf brake hose perishing (BORDERLINE PASS). osr tyre worn close to legal limit.
rear no` plate background discolouring (BORDERLINE PASS!) osr side lights very dim!
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
exhaust noisy front pipe area! osf tyre worn low on inner edge. nsf tyre wall badly cracked/perished (BORDERLINE PASS),.
malfunction lamp on! os no` plate lamp dim!
nsf brake hose perishing (BORDERLINE PASS). osr tyre worn close to legal limit.
rear no` plate background discolouring (BORDERLINE PASS!) osr side lights very dim!
rear number plate deteriorateing border line pass
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear number plate deteriorateing border line pass
front suspension arm front bush`s deteriorating (BORDERLINE PASS)!osf arm rear bush bonding sperating.
headlamp reflectors faded [n/s worse]
play in anti-roll bar link nsf.small hole in nsf drive shaft gaiter.brake pads appear to be low.
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
front suspension arm front bush`s deteriorating (BORDERLINE PASS)!osf arm rear bush bonding sperating.
headlamp reflectors faded [n/s worse]
play in anti-roll bar link nsf.small hole in nsf drive shaft gaiter.brake pads appear to be low.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both o/s/f suspension arm bush`s deteriorated.n/s bush`s starting to deteriorate.
n/s headlamp reflector detriorating.
r/h wiper starting to split.
slight play in both ends of steering rack.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both o/s/f suspension arm bush`s deteriorated.n/s bush`s starting to deteriorate.
n/s headlamp reflector detriorating.
r/h wiper starting to split.
slight play in both ends of steering rack.
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo S80?
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Y844 ECW is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 Y844 ECW, 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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Y844 ECW is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 8 May 2001.
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