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Y985 AER

2001 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

209,313 mi
Last recorded209,313 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 AER
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 209,313 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 209,313 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 201,088 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 189,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 189,406 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 169,614 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 169,343 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 163,527 miles

movement in n/s front bottom arm front bush

Fail 23 Apr 2013 163,527 miles

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

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

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

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

movement in n/s front bottom arm front bush

Fail 19 Apr 2012 159,504 miles

Front lower suspension arms , front inner bushes poor condition

N/S handbrake performance poor

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in rear o/s & n/s anti roll bar drop link ball joints

Pass 19 Apr 2012 159,504 miles

Front lower suspension arms , front inner bushes poor condition

N/S handbrake performance poor

Play in rear o/s & n/s anti roll bar drop link ball joints

Pass 1 Apr 2011 152,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 152,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 142,955 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 142,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 133,204 miles

flat spots on n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2008 132,145 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 132,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s and n/s rear brake discs corroded

slight play/movement in o/s and n/s front wishbone bushes

Pass 27 Apr 2007 118,650 miles

drivers door weaqherstrip needs refitting(in boot)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 107,099 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise stone chips in the offside front screen.

Fail 26 Apr 2006 107,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise stone chips in offside front windscreen.

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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Y985 AER is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 Y985 AER, 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 Y985 AER registered?

Y985 AER is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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