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AO51 WRU

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,153 mi
Last recorded137,153 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 WRU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 137,153 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 137,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 119,867 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 106,685 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 95,160 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 91,344 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 86,455 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s and o/s front tyers worn slightly on inner edges

Fail 30 Oct 2008 86,455 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s and o/s front tyers worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2007 81,352 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 76,543 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 72,253 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 71,412 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 71,412 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear anti roll bar bushes becoming delaminated †rear outer side lamp not working †rear brake disk surface poor

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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AO51 WRU is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO51 WRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO51 WRU registered?

AO51 WRU is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is AO51 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 WRU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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