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Y961 GFC

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,426 mi
Last recorded65,426 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 GFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2011 65,426 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

will need front brake discs when brake pads changed

Pass 8 Sep 2011 65,426 miles

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

will need front brake discs when brake pads changed

Pass 8 Sep 2010 58,399 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 57,480 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 50,381 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 43,312 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 40,307 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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Y961 GFC is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y961 GFC, 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 Y961 GFC registered?

Y961 GFC is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y961 GFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y961 GFC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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