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GF51 CYC

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,148 mi
Last recorded114,148 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 CYC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 114,148 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 113,773 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 111,105 miles

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2012 111,092 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 108,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 105,753 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 101,955 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 98,467 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 95,422 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 91,171 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 89,921 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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GF51 CYC is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GF51 CYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF51 CYC registered?

GF51 CYC is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is GF51 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 CYC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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