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YH51 YGC

2001 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,664 mi
Last recorded148,664 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 YGC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 148,664 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 148,664 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 138,716 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 128,678 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 128,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2008 115,843 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 102,687 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 102,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 92,608 miles

Nearside 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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YH51 YGC is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YH51 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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What year was YH51 YGC registered?

YH51 YGC is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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