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Y979 MNA

2001 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,099 mi
Last recorded149,099 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 MNA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 149,099 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 149,099 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 148,973 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 148,811 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 148,811 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 148,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

center rear silencer outer skin corroded

engine light on

Fail 11 Nov 2019 148,605 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

center rear silencer outer skin corroded

engine light on

Pass 17 Sep 2018 147,395 miles

Centre rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2018 147,395 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Centre rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 145,049 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 144,995 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 143,993 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 143,383 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 143,380 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Feb 2009 135,960 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 135,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 122,815 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged,cords not exposed.

parking brake lever near reserve travel limit.

Fail 27 Feb 2008 122,799 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged,cords not exposed.

parking brake lever near reserve travel limit.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 108,460 miles

DETERIORATION OF N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM MOUNTINGS

LONG TRAVEL ON HAND BRAKE LEVER

WEAR IN BOTH INNER STEARING RACK JOINTS

Fail 26 Feb 2007 108,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

deterioration of n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arm mountings.

long travel on interior handbrake lever.

wear in both inner steering rack joints.

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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Y979 MNA is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y979 MNA, 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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Y979 MNA is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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