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Y995 VGK

2001 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,479 mi
Last recorded126,479 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY995 VGK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2017 126,479 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 117,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 112,995 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 107,875 miles

centre exhaust mount poor

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 103,393 miles

centre exhaust mount fractured

Fail 2 Jul 2013 103,384 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

centre exhaust mount fractured

Pass 6 Jun 2012 96,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 23 Sep 2010 81,625 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 81,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 71,573 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 64,008 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 64,008 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 55,484 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 55,484 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 47,983 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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Y995 VGK is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y995 VGK, 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

How do I check the history of Y995 VGK?

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What year was Y995 VGK registered?

Y995 VGK is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y995 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y995 VGK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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