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Y853 EAU

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,564 mi
Last recorded184,564 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 EAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 184,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 169,070 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 153,628 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 153,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 137,641 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 137,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 115,404 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 115,404 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 88,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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
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Y853 EAU is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y853 EAU, 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 Y853 EAU registered?

Y853 EAU is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is Y853 EAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y853 EAU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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