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Y83 VAW

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,435 mi
Last recorded142,435 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY83 VAW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 142,435 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 142,435 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 131,175 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 124,443 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 118,272 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 105,302 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 96,800 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 96,800 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 82,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 69,860 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 61,018 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight end play in o/s rack

Pass 5 Nov 2008 61,018 miles

slight end play in o/s rack

Pass 30 Oct 2007 52,833 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 42,968 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 30,036 miles

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

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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Y83 VAW is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y83 VAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y83 VAW registered?

Y83 VAW is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is Y83 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y83 VAW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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