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Y696 VGB

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

720,041 mi
Last recorded720,041 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY696 VGB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 720,041 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner sills undersealed

Rear axle and suspension components corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 25 Aug 2021 717,859 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to both rear wheels arch

Pass 13 May 2020 717,352 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 713,500 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 707,318 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 700,404 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 698,280 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 698,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 692,003 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 661,333 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 598,151 miles

condensation in nearside front headlamp

perishing to rear brake hoses

slight perishing front brake hoses

some wear/corrosion rear discs

Pass 9 Apr 2008 523,626 miles

front wishbones front bushes deteriorating

slight play nearside front anti roll bar drop link

slight steering rack/rod play both sides

Pass 6 Apr 2007 464,877 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 386,306 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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Y696 VGB is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y696 VGB, 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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Y696 VGB is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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