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OV51 WUE

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,850 mi
Last recorded97,850 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 97,850 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 154,447 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 154,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 145,369 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 145,369 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 129,309 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 129,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 111,511 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 91,442 miles

rubbing noise from o/s/r wheel when rotating

Pass 15 Nov 2005 86,314 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 86,314 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 WUE is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WUE, 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 WUE registered?

OV51 WUE is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is OV51 WUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 WUE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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