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Y487 BCW

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,596 mi
Last recorded110,596 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY487 BCW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 110,596 miles

both rear tyres slightly distorted

Fail 7 Oct 2010 110,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

both rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 6 Oct 2009 101,183 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 88,432 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 71,468 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 60,169 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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Y487 BCW is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y487 BCW, 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 Y487 BCW registered?

Y487 BCW is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y487 BCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y487 BCW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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