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MT51 WTZ

2001 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,193 mi
Last recorded157,193 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 WTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 157,193 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 157,161 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine man light is on

Pass 9 Aug 2011 142,264 miles

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

Front wiper blade slightly deterioration.

Long travel parking brake.

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 142,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front wiper blade slightly deterioration.

Long travel parking brake.

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 133,444 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 133,444 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 125,384 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 120,723 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 117,053 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 108,990 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 108,990 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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MT51 WTZ is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 MT51 WTZ, 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 MT51 WTZ registered?

MT51 WTZ is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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