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FJ51 OSG

2001 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,576 mi
Last recorded92,576 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 OSG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 92,576 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 92,576 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 86,332 miles

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

n/s wing mirror damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2014 86,332 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

n/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2013 80,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs corroded

center and rear exhaust sections corroded and weeping gasses

near side front tyre worn on both edges and damaged on outer wall but not showing cords

off side front outer c.v boot weeping

off side front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 26 Jun 2013 80,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs corroded

center and rear exhaust sections corroded and weeping gasses

near side front tyre worn on both edges and damaged on outer wall but not showing cords

off side front outer c.v boot weeping

off side front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 15 Jun 2012 73,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside front ABS ring corroded

Fail 25 May 2011 65,874 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 65,874 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 56,096 miles

nearside wiper blade has small split in rubber

Pass 4 Jun 2009 46,490 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2008 37,666 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 28,291 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 20,020 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 17,885 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
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FJ51 OSG is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FJ51 OSG, 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 FJ51 OSG registered?

FJ51 OSG is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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