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Y496 BEG

2001 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,689 mi
Last recorded104,689 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 BEG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 104,689 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 103,168 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 101,628 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 101,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 100,199 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 98,704 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 98,704 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 97,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 97,451 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 96,354 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 94,831 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 93,334 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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Y496 BEG 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 Y496 BEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y496 BEG registered?

Y496 BEG is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 9 July 2001.

Is Y496 BEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y496 BEG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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