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OV51 RYM

2001 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,942 mi
Last recorded92,942 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 92,942 miles

n/s rear tail lights dim

Fail 8 Apr 2015 92,942 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

n/s rear tail lights dim

Pass 7 Apr 2014

rear discs rusted and pitted, o/s/f brake flexi cracking, n/s/f tyre worn edges,

Fail 4 Apr 2014

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear discs rusted and pitted, o/s/f brake flexi cracking, n/s/f tyre worn edges,

Fail 24 Mar 2014

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

No EML

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2013 81,910 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 77,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 77,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 75,272 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 70,725 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 66,863 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 62,273 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 58,698 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 55,095 miles

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

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 RYM 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 71.4%.

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

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