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Y991 GFC

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,458 mi
Last recorded121,458 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY991 GFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 121,458 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 121,458 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 92,705 miles

centre exhaust support temp repair.

rear no plate deteriating.

Fail 4 Sep 2008 80,613 miles

rear number plate deteriating.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 80,613 miles

rear number plate deteriating.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 70,518 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 58,754 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 58,754 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

slight play in o/s/f steering rod

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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Y991 GFC is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y991 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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What year was Y991 GFC registered?

Y991 GFC is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y991 GFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y991 GFC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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