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AK51 YGZ

2001 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,478 mi
Last recorded141,478 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 141,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 141,476 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 141,452 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated after emissions test and miss firing on idle (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front brakes noisy unable to examine brake pads due to wheels

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive leak from steering rack not considered excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread approx 3mm and outer edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) joint has excessive play ()

Pass 10 Sep 2022 133,639 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside inner joint shows extensive play ()

at least 1 metal mount is detached from and not supporting the exhaust system.

nearside front fog lamp is inoperative.

offside front headlamp dip beam image weak

parking brake lever shows travel.

service brake pedal shows travel and feels "spongy"

Fail 10 Sep 2022 133,639 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside inner joint shows extensive play ()

at least 1 metal mount is detached from and not supporting the exhaust system.

nearside front fog lamp is inoperative.

offside front headlamp dip beam image weak

parking brake lever shows travel.

service brake pedal shows travel and feels "spongy"

Pass 8 Sep 2021 124,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 124,568 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 117,036 miles

Both front brake disc back plates appear to be bent, possibly fouling on the discs

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely bald on outer, very low across inner (5.2.3 (e))

O/s/r seatbelt buckle is stiff to release

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 117,036 miles

Both front brake disc back plates appear to be bent, possibly fouling on the discs

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely bald on outer, very low across inner (5.2.3 (e))

O/s/r seatbelt buckle is stiff to release

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 113,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seatbelt buckle is stiff to release

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers have considerably corroded casings (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 113,764 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Extremely difficult to release (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers have considerably corroded casings (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 112,386 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses are starting to crack and perish

O/s/r seatbelt appears to be stiff to release from buckle

Pass 25 Aug 2017 109,957 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 109,956 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split boot split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc's rusty pitted and slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 108,722 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml up on dash

Fail 9 Jul 2016 108,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both bulbs white not amber (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml up on dash

Pass 23 Jul 2015 106,952 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 105,836 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 104,532 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 104,161 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 104,147 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

front dises corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 98,517 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 93,814 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SPLITTING.

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY ROUGH WHEN ROTATED.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2010 93,814 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SPLITTING.

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY ROUGH WHEN ROTATED.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 85,223 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 67,281 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 67,281 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 55,297 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 43,727 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 43,655 miles

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

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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AK51 YGZ is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 AK51 YGZ, 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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AK51 YGZ is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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