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Y972 GFC

2001 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,476 mi
Last recorded154,476 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY972 GFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 154,476 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 154,469 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 144,387 miles

o/s/f lower wishbone bush worn

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 15 Feb 2008 133,727 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight distortion on n/s/r tyre

srs light illuminated on dash

Fail 15 Feb 2008 133,727 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight distortion on n/s/r tyre

srs light illuminated on dash

Pass 20 Feb 2007 122,361 miles

front pads getting low

front tyres getting low on tread

limited check to rear seat belts due to child seat fitted

near side mirror brocken

sheilds fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2006 113,690 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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Y972 GFC is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y972 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y972 GFC registered?

Y972 GFC is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y972 GFC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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