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MA51 OEJ

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,972 mi
Last recorded101,972 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 OEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 101,972 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s mirror glass broken

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 101,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s/f lower forward wish/bone bush worn (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror glass broken

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 83,500 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 83,500 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 79,745 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 79,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 77,012 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 73,898 miles

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

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

front tyres have been fouling inner archs

o/s/f abs reluctor ring broken

rear tyre perished

Pass 16 May 2011 71,183 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 May 2010 67,539 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

handbrake lever reserve travel close to limit

Pass 19 May 2009 63,346 miles

front wishbone front bushes in poor condition and have slight movement

nearside rear tyre punctured on shoulder

Pass 23 May 2008 58,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2007 55,109 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 51,059 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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MA51 OEJ is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MA51 OEJ, 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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MA51 OEJ is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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