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OV51 CFX

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 CFX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2023

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 171,143 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear of the car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sign's of corrosion on under side of the car + suspension

Pass 18 Oct 2021 170,241 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion all over rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sign's of corrosion by rear suspension mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 169,343 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 168,136 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 166,746 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 164,384 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 160,712 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S FRONT WISHBONE FRONT BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 156,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 156,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 151,897 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 146,878 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 136,556 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 125,157 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 116,606 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 116,606 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 98,289 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 75,362 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 63,078 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 58,107 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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OV51 CFX is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OV51 CFX, 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 OV51 CFX registered?

OV51 CFX is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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