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NV51 ZLK

2001 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,757 mi
Last recorded225,757 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 ZLK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 225,757 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 225,757 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 210,783 miles

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

slight split in top engine mount

Fail 23 Mar 2016 210,783 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight split in top engine mount

Pass 20 Mar 2015 199,902 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 187,505 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 182,964 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 176,048 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 176,048 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 165,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 165,020 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 153,458 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 140,856 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 140,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 125,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 125,050 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 104,998 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 104,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 85,009 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 65,977 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 53,539 miles

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly

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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NV51 ZLK is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NV51 ZLK, 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 NV51 ZLK registered?

NV51 ZLK is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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