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OV51 EXU

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,229 mi
Last recorded113,229 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 EXU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2019 113,229 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 109,924 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 109,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 106,578 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 106,578 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 102,554 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 102,554 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 98,528 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 98,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 90,372 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 90,372 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 84,304 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 84,302 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 81,097 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 77,209 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 69,189 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 62,172 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 53,345 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 49,936 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2006 42,547 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 33,089 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 EXU is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EXU, 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 EXU registered?

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

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