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YG51 HKT

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,655 mi
Last recorded210,655 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 HKT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2015 210,655 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 5 Jan 2015 210,655 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 7 Jan 2014 204,846 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front brake discs inner faces in poor condition

exhaust is in poor condition

Fail 7 Jan 2014 204,845 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front brake discs inner faces in poor condition

exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2013 198,397 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

the nearside amd offside rear brake discs, inner and outer faces scored and grooved

the nearside and offside front brake discs, inner and outer faces scored and grooved

Fail 3 Jan 2013 198,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

engine light on dash

the nearside amd offside rear brake discs, inner and outer faces scored and grooved

the nearside and offside front brake discs, inner and outer faces scored and grooved

Pass 17 Jan 2012 191,851 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 184,301 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 175,580 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 165,111 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 165,111 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 155,082 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 155,082 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 146,640 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 140,543 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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YG51 HKT is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue 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 YG51 HKT, 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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YG51 HKT is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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