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OV51 SUY

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,966 mi
Last recorded47,966 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 SUY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 47,966 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 47,957 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 47,957 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 47,949 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 47,879 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 47,696 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 47,696 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 47,330 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 46,826 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 46,511 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 35,653 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 SUY is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SUY, 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 SUY registered?

OV51 SUY is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is OV51 SUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 SUY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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