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GU51 TZM

2001 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,511 mi
Last recorded134,511 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 TZM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 134,511 miles

EML light on

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

covers fitted to engine and under car

front wipers in poor condition

Fail 12 Sep 2016 133,646 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak ()

eml lite

Pass 5 Sep 2015 126,700 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 126,441 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 124,399 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 124,390 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 119,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 119,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 110,717 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 104,109 miles

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

heavy surface perishing to nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2010 104,101 miles

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

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

heavy surface perishing to nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2009 97,845 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 90,093 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Water ingress to nearside headlamp

Pass 8 Sep 2007 82,542 miles

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 8 Sep 2007 82,542 miles

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

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 11 Sep 2006 75,028 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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GU51 TZM is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GU51 TZM, 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 GU51 TZM registered?

GU51 TZM is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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