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OV51 ZTH

2001 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,194 mi
Last recorded109,194 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 109,194 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 105,742 miles

both front inner rack ball joints, slight play

Fail 4 Jun 2018 105,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both front inner rack ball joints, slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2017 100,970 miles

At the time of test the engine management light was on

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 100,969 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

At the time of test the engine management light was on

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 95,796 miles

All four brake discs are heavily corroded scored and worn

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 95,796 miles

All four brake discs are heavily corroded scored and worn

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 95,775 miles

plastic outer sill covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Feb 2015 95,766 miles

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

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

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

E M L light on

plastic outer sill covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Mar 2014 87,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 4 Dec 2012 78,852 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 72,453 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine mil light on

nsf osf snd nsr tyres perishing on sidewalls

Fail 9 Dec 2011 72,453 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine mil light on

nsf osf snd nsr tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 9 Dec 2010 69,465 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 67,157 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 64,063 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 61,645 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 58,328 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 ZTH is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc 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 ZTH, 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 ZTH is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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