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Y883 LAE

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,815 mi
Last recorded165,815 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY883 LAE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 165,815 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 156,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre is bald on inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre is bald on the outer edge and close to minimum tread limit

Offside rear brake disc is corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2013 156,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre is bald on inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre is bald on the outer edge and close to minimum tread limit

Offside rear brake disc is corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 142,828 miles

Front brake pads are wearing thin

Noise from both rear brakes when wheels rotated

Offside rear brake discs is corroded

Steering lock stops are badly worn

Fail 23 Aug 2012 142,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake pads are wearing thin

Noise from both rear brakes when wheels rotated

Offside rear brake discs is corroded

Steering lock stops are badly worn

Pass 12 Sep 2011 132,648 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres deteriated

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 132,641 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres deteriated

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 124,259 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside front inner stearing rack joint has slight play

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 124,259 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside front inner stearing rack joint has slight play

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 122,952 miles

Slight play in both rack end bushes. O/S/F wishbone rear bush starting to separate.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 113,259 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 104,770 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 95,545 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 87,532 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 87,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y883 LAE is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y883 LAE, 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 Y883 LAE registered?

Y883 LAE is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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