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OE51 DFU

2001 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,923 mi
Last recorded150,923 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 DFU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 150,923 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 145,772 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 123,812 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 117,934 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 117,934 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 110,952 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 102,080 miles

n/s front tyre has slight wear on outer edge

Pass 24 May 2012 97,900 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 92,228 miles

o/s front tyre on wearbar limit

Pass 9 Jun 2010 84,201 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Nov 2009 81,269 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 81,258 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 72,332 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 62,280 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 51,139 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 40,371 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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OE51 DFU is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OE51 DFU, 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 DFU registered?

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

Is OE51 DFU safe to buy?

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