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Y915 MCP

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,726 mi
Last recorded123,726 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY915 MCP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 123,726 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 123,720 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 114,695 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 23 Jul 2010 114,695 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 26 Feb 2009 100,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 100,007 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 90,525 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 80,368 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 70,028 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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Y915 MCP is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,783cc 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 Y915 MCP, 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 Y915 MCP registered?

Y915 MCP is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is Y915 MCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y915 MCP 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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