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FP51 VHK

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,342 mi
Last recorded146,342 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 VHK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 146,342 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 135,921 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 135,921 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 122,480 miles

Exhaust corroded Centre exhaust hangars heavily corroded Slight damage to nsr bumper Rear shock absorber outer covers corroded Minor oil leaks

rear suspension mounting bushes perrished/cracked , slight damage to alloy rims , front grake pads worn low , slight play in both sides steering rack knuckles

Fail 8 Dec 2008 122,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension mounting bushes perrished/cracked , slight damage to alloy rims , front grake pads worn low , slight play in both sides steering rack knuckles

Pass 18 Nov 2007 109,840 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

rear anti roll bar "D" bushes worn

sidewall damage to o/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2006 95,827 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 81,138 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 VHK is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHK, 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 FP51 VHK registered?

FP51 VHK is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is FP51 VHK safe to buy?

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