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Y96 XDC

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,255 mi
Last recorded166,255 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 XDC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 166,255 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2010 162,772 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

heavy oil leak underneith car

n/s centre c.v. joint bolt missing - hub secured from rear - no free play, should get bolt fitted as soon as possible

slight play in both front steering arms

warning light staying on

Fail 23 Aug 2010 162,772 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

heavy oil leak underneith car

n/s centre c.v. joint bolt missing - hub secured from rear - no free play, should get bolt fitted as soon as possible

slight play in both front steering arms

warning light staying on

Pass 21 Aug 2009 153,590 miles

hand brake lever travel high

Fail 28 Jul 2008 142,377 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 142,377 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 137,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 120,318 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 120,318 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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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Y96 XDC is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel 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 Y96 XDC, 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 Y96 XDC registered?

Y96 XDC is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y96 XDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y96 XDC 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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