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YV51 UGF

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

103,412 mi
Last recorded103,412 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 UGF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 103,412 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge and close to limit

surface corrossion on both rear chassis

Fail 28 Apr 2017 103,405 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear of centre pipe (7.1.1)

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s front lower (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge and close to limit

surface corrossion on both rear chassis

Pass 27 Apr 2016 100,554 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight fluid leak and corroding

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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

Offside Front some corrosion shock absorber

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish in the tread

corrosion rear anti roll bar

long travel handbrake lever

some corrosion both rear shock absobers

Fail 27 Apr 2016 100,554 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight fluid leak and corroding

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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

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

Offside Front some corrosion shock absorber

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish in the tread

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

corrosion rear anti roll bar

long travel handbrake lever

some corrosion both rear shock absobers

Pass 1 May 2015 97,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 May 2015 97,219 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 91,471 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 91,471 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2013 90,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2013 90,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 85,824 miles

Advised front brake discs corroding

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 78,980 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 78,980 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 74,124 miles

Advised nearside and offside side sills covered by plastic over sills, unable to inspect

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 74,124 miles

Advised nearside and offside side sills covered by plastic over sills, unable to inspect

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 69,003 miles

Advised Front brake discs corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 69,003 miles

Advised Front brake discs corroding

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2007 60,823 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 60,823 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2006 50,698 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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YV51 UGF is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YV51 UGF, 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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YV51 UGF is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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