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Y926 GCL

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

142,945 mi
Last recorded142,945 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY926 GCL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2013 142,945 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on.

slight play in both rack end joints.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 135,049 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

handbrake travels quite high

Fail 13 Feb 2012 135,049 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

handbrake travels quite high

Fail 10 Mar 2011 111,189 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 111,189 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 98,582 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 98,582 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 80,541 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Feb 2009 80,541 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Jul 2008 74,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 74,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 68,652 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 68,652 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 62,615 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 62,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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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Y926 GCL is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 Y926 GCL, 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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Y926 GCL is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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