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Y899 MEV

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,176 mi
Last recorded90,176 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 MEV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 90,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 90,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2016 88,003 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 85,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 85,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 81,228 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 71,863 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2013 71,859 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r inner side light not working

Fail 13 Aug 2012 61,260 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 61,260 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 51,578 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 48,412 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,177 miles

Both front tyres getting low on edges.

Exhaust system corroded.

O/S/F wishbone bushes starting to split.

Fail 1 Sep 2009 45,177 miles

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

Both front tyres getting low on edges.

Exhaust system corroded.

N/S/R outer side light inoperative.

O/S/F wishbone bushes starting to split.

Wiper blades smeary.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,832 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 38,078 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,771 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 29,850 miles

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

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

nail in nsf tyre

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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Y899 MEV is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y899 MEV, 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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Y899 MEV is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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