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OV51 EWB

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,988 mi
Last recorded134,988 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 EWB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 134,988 miles

front pads wearing thin

front wishbone bushes debonding

rear discs poor condition

Fail 11 Feb 2012 134,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 114,301 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 114,301 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 107,068 miles

condenstion in front headlamp

engine oil leak around gear box area

fuel filler cap seal cracking

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

slight play in nearside front inner steeering arm

Fail 29 Jan 2010 107,068 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

condenstion in front headlamp

engine oil leak around gear box area

fuel filler cap seal cracking

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

slight play in nearside front inner steeering arm

Fail 31 Jan 2009 98,120 miles

N/S Rear tyre deteriorating

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 98,120 miles

N/S Rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 21 Aug 2007 92,293 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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OV51 EWB is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 EWB, 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 EWB registered?

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

Is OV51 EWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 EWB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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