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LA51 FTE

2001 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,742 mi
Last recorded85,742 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 FTE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2008 85,742 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 85,742 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 69,789 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 66,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc worn

Pass 29 Nov 2006 64,441 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 64,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nearside frunt tyre has side wall damage

nearside rear tyre has side wall damage

Pass 30 Nov 2005 50,485 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
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LA51 FTE is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LA51 FTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LA51 FTE?

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What year was LA51 FTE registered?

LA51 FTE is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is LA51 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA51 FTE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LA51 FTE have outstanding finance?

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