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Y893 XVV

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,764 mi
Last recorded159,764 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY893 XVV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 159,764 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2015 150,399 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 142,126 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 127,094 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 127,094 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 118,328 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 111,386 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 106,632 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 100,225 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 90,849 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 77,711 miles

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 19 Apr 2006 68,461 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2006 68,461 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y893 XVV is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y893 XVV, 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 Y893 XVV registered?

Y893 XVV is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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