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Y938 BWN

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,995 mi
Last recorded127,995 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY938 BWN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 127,995 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 127,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 120,467 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 9 Oct 2014 113,406 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 113,406 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 105,002 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 102,277 miles

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 13 Oct 2011 97,451 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2010 92,326 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 92,326 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 81,842 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 May 2009 81,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 May 2008 70,042 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 61,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 52,038 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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Y938 BWN is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y938 BWN, 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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Y938 BWN is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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