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YL51 HFO

2001 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

241,948 mi
Last recorded241,948 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 HFO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 241,948 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 241,948 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 237,301 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 227,388 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 227,388 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 216,114 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 216,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 203,500 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 203,500 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 191,367 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 191,367 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 177,673 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 164,374 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust Brkt

Pass 29 Nov 2011 152,745 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

o/s/r Handbrake needs attention.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 139,555 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 126,878 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 126,878 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 114,683 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 103,542 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 103,542 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 90,226 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 90,226 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 77,170 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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YL51 HFO is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YL51 HFO, 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 YL51 HFO registered?

YL51 HFO is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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