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Y994 YGC

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,927 mi
Last recorded141,927 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY994 YGC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 141,927 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 133,090 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nsr tyre worn uneven

Fail 29 Apr 2013 133,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nsr tyre worn uneven

Pass 9 May 2012 125,671 miles

both front suspension arm bushes splitting/ deteriated

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Fail 9 May 2012 125,671 miles

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

both front suspension arm bushes splitting/ deteriated

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 12 May 2011 118,444 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Slight play rear anti roll bar ,detected

nsf suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2011 118,444 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Slight play rear anti roll bar ,detected

nsf suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2010 112,278 miles

o/s cv boot inner clip missing

some bushes deteriated

Pass 6 May 2009 107,656 miles

rear exhaust deteriated

slight exhaust blow

Fail 6 May 2009 107,656 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust deteriated

slight exhaust blow

Pass 8 May 2008 103,253 miles

NOTE: Obstruction removed from windscreen

front brake hoses- surface cracks

nearside rear side light not working

Fail 3 May 2007 96,929 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 96,929 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 88,915 miles

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

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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Y994 YGC is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y994 YGC, 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 Y994 YGC registered?

Y994 YGC is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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