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Y956 GJO

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

186,835 mi
Last recorded186,835 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 GJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2012 186,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 186,835 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 173,864 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 158,151 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 158,107 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 144,552 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 139,119 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 139,117 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 129,753 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 107,937 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 107,937 miles

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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Y956 GJO is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 Y956 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.

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What year was Y956 GJO registered?

Y956 GJO is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y956 GJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y956 GJO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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