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ML51 MXE

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,966 mi
Last recorded120,966 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 MXE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 120,966 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 116,757 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 112,122 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 105,151 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 97,820 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 97,820 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 90,288 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 82,982 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 73,515 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 63,280 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 53,399 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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ML51 MXE is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ML51 MXE, 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 ML51 MXE registered?

ML51 MXE is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is ML51 MXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML51 MXE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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