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OV51 SVJ

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,908 mi
Last recorded67,908 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 SVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 67,908 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 67,908 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 64,339 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 64,339 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 58,128 miles

all tyres worn close t limit

nearside door mirror inoperative

Pass 28 Oct 2015 55,095 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 55,095 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 45,379 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 37,401 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 34,856 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 34,856 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,584 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 30,757 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 30,757 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,656 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 25,692 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 23,313 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 20,885 miles

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

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 SVJ is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SVJ, 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 SVJ registered?

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

Is OV51 SVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 SVJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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