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NA51 VZC

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA51 VZC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016
Pass 11 Apr 2015 181,081 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust tied up

Pass 22 Apr 2014 171,651 miles

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

front brake application uneven

rear exhaust supported with wire

Pass 20 Mar 2013 157,216 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2012 144,050 miles

plastic covers fitted to both outer sill's.

Fail 8 May 2012 144,048 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

plastic covers fitted to both outer sill's.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 130,647 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 121,087 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 120,208 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2009 120,208 miles

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2008 108,173 miles

front tyres wearing on shoulders

n/s/f lower suspension balljoint grease boot split open

n/s/r tyre slightly misshaped

slight wear to steering rack

stonechip to windscreen swept area

Fail 25 Sep 2008 108,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front tyres wearing on shoulders

n/s/f lower suspension balljoint grease boot split open

n/s/r tyre slightly misshaped

slight wear to steering rack

stonechip to windscreen swept area

Pass 28 Sep 2007 96,052 miles

stonecrack to n/s windscreen swept area. †slight wear/play to steering rack at knuckles.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 85,274 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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NA51 VZC is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NA51 VZC, 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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NA51 VZC is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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