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Y656 RCB

2001 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,085 mi
Last recorded104,085 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 RCB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 May 2014 104,085 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 104,085 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 98,069 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 98,069 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 91,906 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 85,426 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 85,219 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2010 77,534 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 70,202 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 60,692 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 51,770 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 45,252 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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Y656 RCB is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc 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 Y656 RCB, 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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Y656 RCB is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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