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Y997 GFC

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,263 mi
Last recorded92,263 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 GFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2012 92,263 miles

Airbag warning lamp illuminated

Both rear tyres cracking up on sidewalls

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2011 85,407 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 82,471 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 71,056 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 60,910 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 56,037 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)

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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Y997 GFC is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y997 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 Y997 GFC registered?

Y997 GFC is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y997 GFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y997 GFC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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