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Y996 KFC

2001 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,878 mi
Last recorded179,878 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 KFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 179,878 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 164,653 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 146,558 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 146,558 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 130,808 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 130,806 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 117,200 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 114,104 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 87,542 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 89,994 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 89,994 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 69,031 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 56,129 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 56,129 miles

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

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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Y996 KFC is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y996 KFC, 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 Y996 KFC registered?

Y996 KFC is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y996 KFC safe to buy?

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