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Y863 PBY

2001 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,581 mi
Last recorded116,581 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY863 PBY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 116,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s/f (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

coil spring corroded o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

o/s head lamp has water inside

o/s/f inner steering joint has slight play

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 116,581 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s/f (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

coil spring corroded o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

o/s head lamp has water inside

o/s/f inner steering joint has slight play

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 111,182 miles

bonnet stays u/s

engine light on

o/s headlamp has water inside

o/s/f steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 8 Nov 2016 111,182 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

bonnet stays u/s

engine light on

o/s headlamp has water inside

o/s/f steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2015 106,109 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 106,109 miles

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)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 98,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 98,920 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 91,480 miles

Offside rear tyre side wall cracked and perishing.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 85,072 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 78,076 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 78,076 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 69,497 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc rusty on inner side

Fail 20 Oct 2009 62,401 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 62,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 55,624 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 55,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 47,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 47,722 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 38,422 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 38,422 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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Y863 PBY is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y863 PBY, 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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Y863 PBY is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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