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OV51 EPD

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

61,870 mi
Last recorded61,870 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 EPD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 61,870 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 61,868 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 59,586 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2013 59,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 57,522 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 57,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2011 54,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Fail 20 Aug 2011 54,377 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 24 Aug 2010 52,130 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 52,130 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 48,961 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 48,957 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,752 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,687 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 40,711 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 36,189 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 36,189 miles

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

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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OV51 EPD is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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