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Y899 GJO

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

170,550 mi
Last recorded170,550 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 GJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 170,550 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 164,003 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 157,396 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 150,603 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 146,837 miles

Airbag service required

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 135,369 miles

Rear exhaust mounting brocken

Pass 2 Mar 2011 121,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 110,977 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 101,108 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 101,108 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 85,974 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 71,228 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 71,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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Y899 GJO is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y899 GJO, 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 Y899 GJO registered?

Y899 GJO is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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