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CA51 LPV

2001 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,075 mi
Last recorded137,075 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 LPV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2016 137,075 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s cv boot weeping greese

rear tyres low tread

Pass 11 Nov 2015 130,174 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 130,174 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 123,018 miles

Engine oil leak

Front tyres worn close to limit on edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S front link rod fowling ABS wire

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in n/s and o/s rack arms.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2014 123,018 miles

Engine oil leak

Front tyres worn close to limit on edges.

O/S front link rod fowling ABS wire

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in n/s and o/s rack arms.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 115,089 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 115,089 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 108,812 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 101,705 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 101,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 93,372 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 84,010 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 73,039 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 73,039 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 61,853 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 48,759 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 39,244 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 39,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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CA51 LPV is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CA51 LPV, 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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CA51 LPV is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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