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Y98 CBV

2001 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

129,324 mi
Last recorded129,324 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 CBV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 129,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side marker not working

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 129,324 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side marker not working

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 124,946 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 121,779 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 119,369 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 117,861 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 112,995 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 112,993 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 107,094 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 107,094 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 100,237 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 100,228 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 93,017 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rack boot insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2015 87,157 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 79,921 miles

nearside rack boot insecure

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tryes wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 Jan 2014 79,919 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tryes wearing on inner edges

nearside rack boot insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2013 70,432 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 70,432 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 60,671 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 58,347 miles

FRont Brake discs worn..

Pass 12 Jan 2010 55,930 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 51,632 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 45,607 miles

near side rear tyre outer wall parrised

Pass 8 Jan 2007 40,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 34,518 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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Y98 CBV is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y98 CBV, 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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Y98 CBV is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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