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Y89 NKU

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

215,093 mi
Last recorded215,093 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 NKU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 215,093 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 213,332 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. limited reserve travel in parking brake lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 209,869 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 209,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged sensor ring broken (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 205,617 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 201,844 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 197,748 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 197,691 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 197,218 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2019 193,560 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 193,560 miles

Exhaust system insecure center section mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 186,700 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 186,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure rear section rear mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 180,219 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 180,213 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 21 Jun 2016 173,466 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 24 Jun 2015 166,804 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jun 2014 161,049 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 154,444 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 148,969 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 148,969 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 142,546 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 135,533 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 129,128 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 115,973 miles

Nearside Lower 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 Lower 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)

both steering lock stops are wearing down

Pass 14 Jun 2007 101,394 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 86,735 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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Y89 NKU is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 Y89 NKU, 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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Y89 NKU is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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