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OY51 YCU

2001 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,290 mi
Last recorded106,290 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 YCU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 106,290 miles

Drivers side mirror housing broke

Front brake pads 80% worn

Slight play in drivers side track rod end

Pass 9 Sep 2010 98,852 miles

slighy wear on outer edges of n/s/f tyre, both front tyre approaching wear bars, will need attention in near future

Fail 9 Sep 2010 98,852 miles

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

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

slighy wear on outer edges of n/s/f tyre, both front tyre approaching wear bars, will need attention in near future

Pass 11 Sep 2009 91,350 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 91,350 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 84,645 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 84,645 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 78,185 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 72,233 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 62,376 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 62,376 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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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OY51 YCU is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OY51 YCU, 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 OY51 YCU registered?

OY51 YCU is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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