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OV51 DXR

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,030 mi
Last recorded145,030 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 145,030 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 136,600 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 128,460 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 117,060 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 117,060 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 109,511 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 109,511 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 99,145 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 87,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 78,241 miles

n.s.f and o.s.f steering arms have slight play

Pass 12 Feb 2008 70,977 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 70,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front tyres low tread on inner edges

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2007 62,779 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON OUTER EDGES

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 DXR is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DXR, 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 DXR registered?

OV51 DXR is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is OV51 DXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 DXR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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