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FY51 ECE

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,794 mi
Last recorded152,794 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 ECE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 152,794 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 141,750 miles

slight wear to both front suspension arm forward inner bushes

wear and pitting to all brake discs

Fail 9 Nov 2011 141,737 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight wear to both front suspension arm forward inner bushes

wear and pitting to all brake discs

Pass 31 Aug 2010 129,706 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 129,706 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 116,385 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 116,385 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 107,801 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 101,650 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 77,860 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 77,860 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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
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FY51 ECE is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FY51 ECE, 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 FY51 ECE registered?

FY51 ECE is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is FY51 ECE safe to buy?

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