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Y68 WGD

2001 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

104,898 mi
Last recorded104,898 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY68 WGD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 104,898 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres are worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 102,627 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 102,623 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 100,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Fail 18 Apr 2024 100,087 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 27 Mar 2023 98,783 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 98,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 97,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 96,208 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 95,359 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 94,319 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 93,182 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 90,417 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 87,148 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 82,306 miles

slight movement in front comfort bushs

Pass 25 Apr 2012 76,422 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 76,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 71,633 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 65,620 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 60,152 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 54,614 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 46,343 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2006 37,575 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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Y68 WGD is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y68 WGD, 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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Y68 WGD is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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