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OV51 RVE

2001 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,951 mi
Last recorded108,951 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 RVE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 108,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 108,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working and rear nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 103,738 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 103,738 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 102,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 99,364 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 97,326 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 91,260 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 91,260 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 86,772 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 82,732 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 76,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 71,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 65,317 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 65,317 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 56,532 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 49,844 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 41,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 41,175 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,103 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 26,785 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 RVE is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RVE, 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 RVE is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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