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OV51 RZS

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,603 mi
Last recorded168,603 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 RZS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 168,603 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 168,603 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 161,459 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 152,771 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 142,424 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 142,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 129,003 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 121,345 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 120,604 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 120,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 108,674 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 108,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 97,813 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 78,192 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 RZS is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue 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 RZS, 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 RZS is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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