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LR51 VYE

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,109 mi
Last recorded154,109 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 VYE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 154,109 miles

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2018 154,099 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2017 150,885 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn close to the LEGAL limit

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

parking brake efficiency only just met adjustment or repair may be required

Fail 27 Jan 2017 150,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour rear lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front marker light not working

offside and nearside front tyres worn close to the LEGAL limit

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 22 Jul 2015 131,645 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both wiper rubbers deteriorated but just o.k. at time of test.

fuel cap rubber seal perished but still o.k. at time of test.

o/s rear tyre cracked/perished.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 22 Jul 2015 131,645 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wiper rubbers deteriorated but just o.k. at time of test.

fuel cap rubber seal perished but still o.k. at time of test.

o/s rear tyre cracked/perished.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 117,713 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 111,910 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 101,236 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 93,770 miles

EML illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 93,770 miles

EML illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 87,420 miles

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

gear oil leaks

Pass 20 Nov 2009 81,646 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 75,718 miles

tracking

near side rear tyre cracking

slight play in steering arm

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Nov 2008 75,718 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

near side rear tyre cracking

slight play in steering arm

tracking

Pass 27 Nov 2007 69,933 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 52,224 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 52,224 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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LR51 VYE is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR51 VYE, 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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LR51 VYE is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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