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Y971 KFC

2001 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,193 mi
Last recorded171,193 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY971 KFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 171,193 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 156,149 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 155,244 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 139,516 miles

engine lamp on

slight play in osf steering rack

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 10 Mar 2015 137,211 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

MIL on

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 137,211 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust deteriorated

MIL on

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 134,241 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust bracket corroded and snapped but still adequately supported

Fail 18 Feb 2014 134,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust bracket corroded and snapped but still adequately supported

Pass 8 Mar 2013 132,069 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and snapped but still adequately supported

Fail 7 Mar 2013 132,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and snapped but still adequately supported

Pass 22 Feb 2012 128,703 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 128,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 125,343 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 125,343 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside front fog lamp cracked and not working

Slight play in offside front steering rack

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 121,429 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Nearside front fog lamp cracked

Slight play in steering column upper bush

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2009 116,106 miles

Nearside front fog lamp cracked

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2008 107,404 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 107,404 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear inner side lights not in good working order (not working) but still have outer lights visable to the rear from a distance

Pass 23 Jan 2007 77,699 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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Y971 KFC is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y971 KFC, 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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Y971 KFC is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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