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OFZ 3164

2001 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,563 mi
Last recorded106,563 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFZ 3164
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 106,563 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 105,306 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 105,306 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 104,885 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 104,885 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 103,199 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 99,799 miles

brake fluid discoloured

Fail 27 Feb 2020 99,799 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 14 Feb 2019 97,091 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 94,168 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 94,168 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 91,389 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 91,389 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside amber marker light inop

Pass 18 Feb 2016 89,733 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 89,688 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 89,658 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 89,649 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 37,541 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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OFZ 3164 is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OFZ 3164, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OFZ 3164 registered?

OFZ 3164 is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 August 2001.

Is OFZ 3164 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFZ 3164 shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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