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Y36 FCN

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

205,080 mi
Last recorded205,080 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY36 FCN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 205,080 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 190,864 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

n/s/r indicator slightly off colour

Pass 8 Oct 2010 162,541 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 151,438 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 151,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 135,142 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 112,908 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 99,605 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 83,044 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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Y36 FCN is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y36 FCN, 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 Y36 FCN registered?

Y36 FCN is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y36 FCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y36 FCN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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