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LT51 VCY

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

223,462 mi
Last recorded223,462 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 VCY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2010 223,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 223,462 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 205,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 205,730 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 189,842 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 189,842 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 173,971 miles

Advise wear in front control arm bushes.

Fail 30 Aug 2007 173,971 miles

Advise wear in front control arm bushes.

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 154,974 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 150,727 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 132,323 miles

Advise slight play in o/s steering rack

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 132,323 miles

Advise slight play in o/s steering rack

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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LT51 VCY is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LT51 VCY, 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 LT51 VCY registered?

LT51 VCY is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is LT51 VCY safe to buy?

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