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GL51 DZG

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

119,758 mi
Last recorded119,758 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2007
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 DZG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2007 119,758 miles

see failure vt32 advise sheet!!

Fail 27 Feb 2007 119,724 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal creeps but new pads fitted all round

n/s/f tyre wall split on inner edge but no deep enough to show make up of tyre

noise from o/s/f when car pulls away

rear shocks becoming week

some brake fluid under car & round master cylender but no leak found(under tray making inspection hard) + all new pads fitted(poss over flow from pot)

some play in rack

some travel on handbrake

Fail 27 Feb 2007 119,724 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal creeps but new pads fitted all round

n/s/f tyre wall split on inner edge but not deep enough to show make up of tyre

noise from o/s/f wheel when vehicle pulls away

some brake fluid under car & round master cylender but no leak found (under tray makes inspection hard) + new brake pads fitted all round (poss over flow from pot)

some play in steering rack

some travel on hand brake

Pass 13 Mar 2006 93,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brakes fluctuating

Fail 10 Mar 2006 93,054 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front inner wing shield loose

rear brakes fluctuating

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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GL51 DZG is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 GL51 DZG, 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 GL51 DZG registered?

GL51 DZG is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 October 2001.

Is GL51 DZG safe to buy?

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