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FY51 OOD

2001 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,687 mi
Last recorded172,687 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 OOD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 172,687 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

slight play in steering rack inner joints

under trays fitted covering steering and suspension components

Fail 14 Jan 2016 172,687 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

slight play in steering rack inner joints

under trays fitted covering steering and suspension components

Pass 9 Jan 2015 163,701 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2015 163,701 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 156,949 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering slightly notchy

Pass 10 Jan 2013 149,661 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 10 Jan 2013 149,661 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2012 142,431 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 136,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake discs worn

rear number plate screws not fully tightend but number plate secure

unable to see front and rear brake pad condition clearly

Pass 11 Jan 2010 129,295 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres just starting to wear on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2009 120,861 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 112,239 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 112,239 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 102,558 miles

nearside steering rack has slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2006 94,840 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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FY51 OOD is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,922cc 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 FY51 OOD, 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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FY51 OOD is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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