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AJ51 OLT

2001 Volvo S80

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,991 mi
Last recorded186,991 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 OLT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 186,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Roll bar D bush has wear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm front bonded bush starting to perish (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 186,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Roll bar D bush has wear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm front bonded bush starting to perish (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 179,988 miles

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

engine management light on

exhaust rear mount broken but system still secured

front brake discs slight fluctuation on roller brake test

front steering rack arm's slight play in inner rack joints

nearside and offside rear tyre's inner tread cracked

Fail 18 Nov 2015 179,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement suspension arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

exhaust rear mount broken but system still secured

front brake discs slight fluctuation on roller brake test

front steering rack arm's slight play in inner rack joints

nearside and offside rear tyre's inner tread cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2014 173,175 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 166,031 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 159,161 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 143,016 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear discs pitted

Fail 7 Jan 2011 143,011 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear discs pitted

Pass 3 Nov 2009 129,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slightly coloured headlight bulb fitted to offside

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Nov 2009 129,746 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slightly coloured headlight bulb fitted to offside

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Oct 2008 120,316 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 112,385 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 112,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 104,299 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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AJ51 OLT is a 2001 Volvo S80 in White 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 AJ51 OLT, 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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AJ51 OLT is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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