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Y523 MDK

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,635 mi
Last recorded139,635 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 MDK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 139,635 miles

front brake discs pitted. o/s & n/s front anti-roll bar linkages slight play. both front wipers slightly worn.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 126,250 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 126,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 120,787 miles

n/s/rear inner tail light bulb not working

Fail 15 Jul 2010 120,782 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/rear inner tail light bulb not working

Pass 16 Jul 2009 111,180 miles

play in steering column at top front flexi hoses perished ns front and rear tyre treads low

Pass 18 Jul 2008 101,768 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 100,041 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 95,454 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Dec 2006 95,454 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 90,909 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y523 MDK is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y523 MDK, 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 Y523 MDK registered?

Y523 MDK is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y523 MDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y523 MDK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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