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ML51 VRR

2001 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,410 mi
Last recorded122,410 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 VRR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 122,410 miles

All suspension bushes starting to perish.

Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Slight wear to front brake discs.

Slight wear to rear brake pads.

Pass 18 Feb 2017 121,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jan 2015 117,094 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light flash on dash

Pass 4 Nov 2013 108,925 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre has small cut too outer side wall

Fail 4 Nov 2013 108,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre has small cut too outer side wall

Pass 31 Oct 2012 100,657 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken on rear box but is adequately secured further up the pipe

Pass 9 Nov 2011 90,364 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 90,364 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 84,476 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 84,476 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 76,205 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 68,451 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 68,451 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 61,375 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 61,375 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 52,294 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 52,294 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 43,167 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 43,167 miles

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

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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ML51 VRR is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ML51 VRR, 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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ML51 VRR is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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