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Y516 HPC

2001 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,488 mi
Last recorded99,488 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY516 HPC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 99,488 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 95,154 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2012 85,406 miles

Engine oil leak

Undertray insecure at front of vehicle

Pass 6 May 2011 81,900 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 77,405 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 71,934 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 68,238 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 68,232 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 May 2007 64,879 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 64,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s headlamp unit lens condensated but not affecting beam pattern

n/s/f anti-rollbar link is fouling driveshaft balance weight due to excessive movement in lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 26 Jul 2006 60,094 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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Y516 HPC is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y516 HPC, 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 Y516 HPC registered?

Y516 HPC is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y516 HPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y516 HPC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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