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OE51 DFF

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

100,424 mi
Last recorded100,424 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 DFF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 100,424 miles

weak handbrake

Pass 24 Oct 2018 93,201 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower slight play arm front bush

all brake discs corroded and worn

all coil springs rusty

deterioration some suspension

slight oil leak engine area

slight play steering rack

Fail 23 Oct 2018 93,201 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower slight play arm front bush

all brake discs corroded and worn

all coil springs rusty

deterioration some suspension

slight oil leak engine area

slight play steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2017 89,386 miles

coil springs slightly corroded

oil leak

slight cracking in n/s/f brake flexible

slight wear in suspension bushes and front anti roll bar link boots poor

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Oct 2017 89,386 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

front brake flexibles cracking

oil leak

slight bind in o/s/f brake

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil springs slightly corroded

slight wear in suspension bushes and front anti roll bar link boots poor

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Oct 2016 83,149 miles

all coil springs rusty

oil leak engine area

slight blow rear exhaust section also corrosion middle section

slight deterioration front number plate

slight deterioration some rear suspension bushes

tow bar electric socket bracket corroded and weak

Fail 4 Oct 2016 83,146 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside mirror cover missing

all coil springs rusty

oil leak engine area

slight blow rear exhaust section also corrosion middle section

slight deterioration front number plate

slight deterioration some rear suspension bushes

tow bar electric socket bracket corroded and weak

Pass 21 Oct 2015 77,819 miles

all coil springs rusty

both steering stops worn

front number plate starting to deteriorate

hand brake travel long

slight leak o/s outer cv boot ( clip )

Fail 13 Oct 2015 77,734 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both lower arms front bushes (2.5.A.1c)

all coil springs rusty

both steering stops worn

front number plate starting to deteriorate

hand brake travel long

slight leak o/s outer cv boot ( clip )

Pass 5 Nov 2014 74,884 miles

slight corrosion on springs

slight cracking in brake flexibles

slight wear in rear suspension bushes

slight wear in wishbone bushes

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 74,884 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear heatshield insecure

slight corrosion on springs

slight cracking in brake flexibles

slight wear in brakes

slight wear in wishbone bushes

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 71,953 miles

both front brake flexi's starting to crack

brake discs slightly worn

different speed rating tyres n/s to o/s

o/s outer cv boot slight dampness

o/s/f marker light dull

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges 225/50/17 98y

slight movemens front suspension bushes

slight play steering rack o/s

Fail 7 Oct 2013 71,953 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front brake flexi's starting to crack

brake discs slightly worn

different speed rating tyres n/s to o/s

o/s outer cv boot slight dampness

o/s/f marker light dull

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges 225/50/17 98y

slight movemens front suspension bushes

slight play steering rack o/s

Pass 18 Oct 2012 67,792 miles

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

Tail pipe corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2012 67,760 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Tail pipe corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 63,525 miles

front wishbone bushes slightly worn (o/s worst)

rear no plate poor

Pass 12 Oct 2010 59,850 miles

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

slight noise from o/s outer cv joint area

slight wear in suspension bushes

Fail 11 Oct 2010 59,850 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

coolant resevoir cracked and leaking

slight noise from o/s outer cv joint area

slight wear in suspension bushes

Fail 15 Oct 2009 55,465 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

fuel filler cap seal cracking

o/s/f brake disc slight corrosion on inner edge suspect pads sticking

rear number plat starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Oct 2009 55,465 miles

fuel filler cap seal cracking

o/s/f brake disc slight corrosion on inner edge suspect pads sticking

rear number plat starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Oct 2008 51,198 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE MARKED

Pass 23 Oct 2007 47,375 miles

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2006 41,638 miles

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

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

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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OE51 DFF is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OE51 DFF, 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 OE51 DFF registered?

OE51 DFF is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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