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KJ51 PVF

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,813 mi
Last recorded110,813 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 PVF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 110,813 miles

plastic covers on outer sills

Fail 16 Sep 2013 110,813 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 2 Nov 2012 105,955 miles

both front lower suspension arms, inner bushes getting poor.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (BALD)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 100,711 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 100,711 miles

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

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

rear boot cover loose.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 93,487 miles

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

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

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

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

boot lid cover insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2010 87,894 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 87,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 81,940 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 81,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 75,016 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 68,283 miles

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

play in o/s and n/s steering rack - inner balljoints

Pass 31 Jan 2006 59,925 miles

exhaust mounting brackets starting to corrode

o/s/r brake noisy

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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KJ51 PVF is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KJ51 PVF, 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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KJ51 PVF is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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