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LS51 PZV

2001 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,021 mi
Last recorded198,021 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 PZV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2017 198,021 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play inner steering rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

steering noisy in operation

Pass 14 Dec 2016 194,483 miles

Both front lower arm front bushes slight movement

Exhaust system rusty

Front brakes in poor condition

Power steering slight leak

Rear brakes in poor condition

Fail 14 Dec 2016 194,483 miles

Both front lower arm front bushes slight movement

Exhaust system rusty

Front brakes in poor condition

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

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

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

Power steering slight leak

Rear brakes in poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2015 190,687 miles

slight play to o/s of steering rack

EML light on

crack to windscreen

Fail 10 Dec 2015 190,687 miles

EML light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

crack to windscreen

slight play to o/s of steering rack

Pass 15 Dec 2014 186,066 miles

E.M.L on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake hose flexis perished

n/s/f tyre getting low (3mm)

n/s/r tyre getting low (3mm)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 186,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

E.M.L on

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake hose flexis perished

n/s/f tyre getting low (3mm)

n/s/r tyre getting low (3mm)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 182,297 miles

EML light on

noise from engine

slight movemenmt to o/s/f suspension arm front bush

Fail 18 Dec 2013 182,297 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EML light on

noise from engine

service light on

slight movemenmt to o/s/f suspension arm front bush

Pass 6 Dec 2012 177,606 miles

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

slight play to o/s of steering rack

Fail 6 Dec 2012 177,606 miles

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

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

slight play to o/s of steering rack

Pass 12 Dec 2011 174,266 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 174,266 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 160,170 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 147,896 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 134,224 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 121,007 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 106,886 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 95,232 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 85,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LS51 PZV is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LS51 PZV, 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 LS51 PZV registered?

LS51 PZV is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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