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Y996 YGC

2001 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,294 mi
Last recorded104,294 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 YGC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 104,294 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 98,951 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 96,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 95,331 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 91,393 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 88,422 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 86,367 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 83,769 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 81,570 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 78,732 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 76,798 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 74,328 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 70,753 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 15 Feb 2012 66,765 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 61,503 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 61,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 56,170 miles

condensation in off side front headlamp glass

front no'plate started to seperate

rear no'plate started to seperate

Fail 12 Feb 2009 52,148 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 52,148 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 46,846 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 46,846 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 41,022 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 36,160 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 36,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside 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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Y996 YGC is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 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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Y996 YGC is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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