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Y976 GFC

2001 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,502 mi
Last recorded104,502 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY976 GFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 104,502 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 102,548 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 98,428 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 98,428 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 91,559 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 90,719 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s rack end play

Pass 21 May 2014 77,000 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osr tyre perishing

Fail 21 May 2014 77,000 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osr tyre perishing

Pass 30 May 2013 67,832 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 67,825 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

fuel flap missing

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust box blowing

Pass 12 Mar 2011 64,806 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 59,892 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 56,513 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 56,423 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriated.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 52,349 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 45,388 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 38,768 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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Y976 GFC is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y976 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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Y976 GFC is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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