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AP51 XZW

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

166,635 mi
Last recorded166,635 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 XZW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2013 166,635 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 166,635 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 156,936 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 156,936 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 145,268 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 145,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 125,560 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 125,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 102,713 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 102,713 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 78,174 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 56,739 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 43,586 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 43,586 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 23 Aug 2006 43,547 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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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AP51 XZW is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AP51 XZW, 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 AP51 XZW registered?

AP51 XZW is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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