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Y399 ECL

2001 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,507 mi
Last recorded167,507 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY399 ECL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2011 167,507 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 161,327 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 156,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 130,219 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 116,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 116,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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Y399 ECL is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y399 ECL, 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 Y399 ECL registered?

Y399 ECL is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y399 ECL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y399 ECL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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