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NA51 VZF

2001 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,566 mi
Last recorded158,566 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA51 VZF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 158,566 miles

O/s & n/s/ front & rear brake discs worn & scored but not seriously weakened.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 146,984 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 146,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 130,183 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 130,183 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 116,897 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 116,632 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 107,130 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 101,819 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 92,810 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 87,285 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front wishbone bushes slightly perished

rear pads approx half worn

Pass 28 Aug 2007 82,737 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 79,560 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 73,848 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 73,100 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

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 VZF is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VZF, 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 NA51 VZF registered?

NA51 VZF is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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