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Y49 JKU

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,714 mi
Last recorded150,714 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY49 JKU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 150,714 miles

Headlamp wiper blades split

Fail 23 Feb 2012 150,714 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp wiper blades split

Fail 2 Feb 2011 139,542 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 139,542 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 126,261 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 126,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 115,060 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 104,599 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 96,706 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 96,706 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 90,898 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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Y49 JKU is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue 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 Y49 JKU, 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 Y49 JKU registered?

Y49 JKU is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y49 JKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y49 JKU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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