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Y858 HCX

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,764 mi
Last recorded106,764 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY858 HCX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 106,764 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 106,764 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 103,548 miles

ALL shocks weak

Both front road tyres worn low

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Hand brake needs adjustment to travel of lever

Offside front main beam buld incorrectly fitted

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 103,548 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

ALL shocks weak

Both front road tyres worn low

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Hand brake needs adjustment to travel of lever

Offside front main beam buld incorrectly fitted

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 98,085 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2012 98,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2011 94,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 94,291 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 90,344 miles

Nearside rear outer tyre wall damaged

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

Oil leak

Slight play in top column bearing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 May 2010 90,344 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside rear outer tyre wall damaged

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

Oil leak

Slight play in top column bearing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 80,712 miles

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

Damage to outer tyre wall of nearside rear tyre

Front wipers smearing when tested recommend new wiper

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar bushes and drop links

Stone chips to front screen

Pass 6 Apr 2009 80,712 miles

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

Damage to outer tyre wall of nearside rear tyre

Front wipers smearing when tested recommend new wiper

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar bushes and drop links

Stone chips to front screen

Pass 1 Apr 2008 73,323 miles

Both front wipers smearing when tested recommend new wipers

Stone chips to front screen

Fail 28 Mar 2008 73,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both front wipers smearing when tested recommend new wipers

Stone chips to front screen

Pass 2 Mar 2007 67,821 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 67,819 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

near side rear tyer side wall slightly damage

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 21 Feb 2006 57,451 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 57,451 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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Y858 HCX is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y858 HCX, 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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Y858 HCX is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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