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OV51 SHX

2001 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

203,256 mi
Last recorded203,256 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 SHX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 203,256 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light is on

slight play in rear anti-roll bar links and mounting bushes

Pass 11 Apr 2016 192,219 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light is on

front brakes are 28% imballanced

n/s/r tyre is worn out of shape

oil leaks present

rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes are worn

Fail 11 Apr 2016 192,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light is on

front brakes are 28% imballanced

n/s/r tyre is worn out of shape

oil leaks present

rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes are worn

Pass 20 Apr 2015 183,377 miles

n/s/r brake has slight bind

n/s/r tyre is slightly out of shape

Fail 20 Apr 2015 183,377 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine management light is on

n/s/r brake has slight bind

n/s/r tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 28 Mar 2014 173,113 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 173,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 157,134 miles

BOTH FRONT AND N/S/R TYRES SHOWING WEAR ON EDGES - N/S/R TYRE ALSO SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 18 Apr 2012 137,865 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 119,450 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 101,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 79,897 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 79,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 62,305 miles

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

exhaust baffles loose

Pass 16 Apr 2007 47,482 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 33,861 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 25,929 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 SHX is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SHX, 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 SHX is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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