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OV51 WRX

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,453 mi
Last recorded107,453 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 107,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 21 May 2015 107,453 miles

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

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 6 May 2014 105,703 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 105,702 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2013 102,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2012 100,077 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 99,056 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 98,511 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 98,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak at engine

Pass 25 Apr 2009 95,889 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres have cracks in the treaded area

Pass 8 May 2008 88,079 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2007 82,806 miles

Oil leak

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 82,240 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2006 75,116 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 75,116 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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 WRX is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WRX, 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 WRX registered?

OV51 WRX is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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