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Y961 GJO

2001 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

186,838 mi
Last recorded186,838 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 GJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 186,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 10 Jul 2010 177,618 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 177,542 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 170,504 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 153,295 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 143,226 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 123,166 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 118,178 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 93,264 miles

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

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

Offside 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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Y961 GJO is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 Y961 GJO registered?

Y961 GJO is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y961 GJO safe to buy?

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