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OV51 RZM

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,479 mi
Last recorded97,479 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 RZM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 97,479 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar linkage play in a balljoint

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 25 Sep 2015 97,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear anti roll bar linkage play in a balljoint

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 29 Sep 2014 92,395 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion on brake discs

engine check lamp on

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

play in nearside rear anti roll bar linkage balljoint

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

tread wearing low on nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2013 86,864 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all brake discs corroded

play in nearside rear anti roll bar linkage balljoint

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken

Fail 27 Sep 2013 86,820 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 Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all brake discs corroded

engine check lamp on

play in nearside rear anti roll bar linkage balljoint

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken

Pass 11 Oct 2012 83,194 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 83,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 79,048 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 79,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 73,590 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 73,590 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front 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.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 69,871 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 64,487 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 60,891 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 57,454 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 57,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 45,043 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN DOWN TO 2.5MM

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN 95%

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 RZM is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RZM, 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 RZM registered?

OV51 RZM is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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