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FP51 KBF

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,087 mi
Last recorded170,087 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 KBF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 170,087 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 168,314 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2022 166,500 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2021 165,079 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 14 Jan 2020 164,076 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tested in wet condition

Pass 2 Jan 2019 163,118 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 161,560 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

engine management light is on

tested in wet condition

Pass 27 Dec 2016 159,549 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 151,396 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 151,396 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 155,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2013

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY: RAIN AND WET

Pass 20 Dec 2012 182,839 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 178,664 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2011 178,664 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 76,144 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 171,378 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 171,378 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 167,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side front steering arm slight

Pass 28 Jun 2008 167,637 miles

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

near side front steering arm slight

Pass 9 Jun 2007 163,116 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 134,148 miles

slight play in steering rack

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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FP51 KBF is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FP51 KBF, 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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FP51 KBF is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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