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FP51 WNC

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

151,805 mi
Last recorded151,805 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 151,805 miles

vehicle has a missfire, engine light on, o/s/f brake hose has cracks, front brake pads close to legal limit, rear tyres wearing (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 151,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

vehicle has a missfire, engine light on, o/s/f brake hose has cracks, front brake pads close to legal limit, rear tyres wearing (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 146,679 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating-slight play present-will require attention soon,rear anti rollbar inner bushes deteriorating

eng malf lamp on,os mirror deteriorating/repaired,rear tail lamps slightly damaged,all brake discs slightly corroded,offside cv boot slightly deteriorating-damp

tracking requires attention,emissions taken time to clear limits

Fail 12 Oct 2012 146,679 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating-slight play present-will require attention soon,rear anti rollbar inner bushes deteriorating

eng malf lamp on,os mirror deteriorating/repaired,rear tail lamps slightly damaged,all brake discs slightly corroded,offside cv boot slightly deteriorating-damp

Pass 19 Sep 2011 142,396 miles

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

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

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

advise headlight wiper blades

advise nsr lamp taped up

advise nsr tyre cracks in wall

Fail 19 Sep 2011 142,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

advise headlight wiper blades

advise nsr lamp taped up

advise nsr tyre cracks in wall

Pass 1 Oct 2010 136,526 miles

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

o/s mirror glass broken/shell missing. n/s/r lamp damaged/taped up. o/s/r lamp cracked. o/s/f bumper marker inop. o/s/f door checkstrap loose

Fail 1 Oct 2010 136,524 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

o/s mirror glass broken/shell missing. n/s/r lamp damaged/taped up. o/s/r lamp cracked. o/s/f bumper marker inop. o/s/f door checkstrap loose

Pass 30 Sep 2009 132,635 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 132,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

o/s/f door checkstrap loose

Pass 29 Sep 2008 129,768 miles

advise nsr headlight broken lens

Fail 29 Sep 2008 129,768 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise nsr headlight broken lens

Pass 1 Oct 2007 127,010 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 127,010 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 122,048 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 91,798 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 91,798 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 WNC is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FP51 WNC, 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 FP51 WNC registered?

FP51 WNC is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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