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GY51 WFV

2001 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,381 mi
Last recorded164,381 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 WFV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 164,381 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 160,571 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 157,474 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 151,201 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 151,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 140,730 miles

Front tyres tread depth getting low.

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 140,730 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres tread depth getting low.

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 138,167 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 138,166 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 130,354 miles

1) tyres 215 55 1`6 2) outer sill covers fitted 3) n/s and o/s rear front tyres close to limits

4) n/s park brake efficiency low 5) long travel on park brake lever

Pass 15 Aug 2007 113,135 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 105,974 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
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GY51 WFV is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY51 WFV, 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 GY51 WFV registered?

GY51 WFV is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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