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YG51 WVZ

2001 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,345 mi
Last recorded106,345 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 WVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 106,345 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 106,342 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 105,405 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 102,366 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 98,805 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 98,805 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 94,383 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 89,815 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 89,813 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 84,328 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 84,269 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2007 78,719 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 71,728 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 60,943 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 60,939 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust bracket broken still supported by adjacent bracket does require attention

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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YG51 WVZ is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Gold 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 WVZ, 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 WVZ is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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