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HK51 HSL

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

221,552 mi
Last recorded221,552 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 HSL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 221,552 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 215,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre of windscreen has slight damage

slight engine oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2013 215,009 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre of windscreen has slight damage

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 208,804 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres worn

Fail 3 Aug 2012 208,668 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres worn

Pass 3 Aug 2011 193,660 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 193,656 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 178,297 miles

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

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

front brake application slightly uneven

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside steering arm has play at inner joint

Fail 3 Aug 2010 178,292 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

handbrake lever close to end of reserve travel

offside steering arm has play at inner joint

Pass 31 Jul 2009 156,659 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 137,770 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 28 Jul 2008 137,628 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

air bag light on

Pass 27 Jul 2007 121,008 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 98,412 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 98,412 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front offside fog light cracked

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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HK51 HSL is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HK51 HSL, 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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HK51 HSL is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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