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OV51 EKT

2001 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,964 mi
Last recorded88,964 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 EKT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 88,964 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 80,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Plastic covers fitted over sills.

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 74,695 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 69,056 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 60,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 57,114 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 57,114 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 53,373 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 53,373 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 50,077 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 45,896 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 45,896 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 39,697 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 35,193 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 EKT is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EKT, 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 EKT registered?

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

Is OV51 EKT safe to buy?

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