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Y836 VGB

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,921 mi
Last recorded89,921 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY836 VGB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 89,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 6 Oct 2015 89,921 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 3 Nov 2014 154,431 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 84,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 80,628 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 73,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2012 65,797 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,052 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 52,480 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 46,150 miles

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 40,830 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 36,106 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 30,464 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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Y836 VGB is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y836 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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What year was Y836 VGB registered?

Y836 VGB is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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