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Y853 FAF

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,576 mi
Last recorded138,576 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 138,576 miles

Nearside rear position lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre wall poor condition

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pads wearing thin

SRS warning indicates a fault with the airbag system

Fail 19 Dec 2008 138,487 miles

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

Nearside rear position lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre wall poor condition

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pads wearing thin

SRS warning indicates a fault with the airbag system

Pass 12 Dec 2007 121,813 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 121,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 109,149 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer egde & small cut to sidewall (not exposing cords)

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

Oil leak

Small cut to O/S/F tyre sidewall (not exposing cords)

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 FAF is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FAF, 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 FAF registered?

Y853 FAF is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y853 FAF safe to buy?

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