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OV51 ZVM

2001 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

165,057 mi
Last recorded165,057 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 ZVM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 165,057 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 151,822 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 135,067 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 129,816 miles

engine light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre close to limit + n/s/f tyre

outer sills covered

Fail 18 Dec 2013 126,258 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 126,258 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 117,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 117,598 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front fog lamp inop

Pass 9 Jan 2012 111,297 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 111,297 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 104,908 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 104,871 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 99,029 miles

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

engine managment warning lamp staying on

handbrake travel high

offside rear shock absorber noisey when in opperation

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and covering the outer sills

unable to fully inspect the braking system due to a restricted view

Fail 30 Dec 2009 98,979 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

handbrake travel high

nearside rear outer sidelight not working 50% of the light still working at the time of the test

offside rear shock absorber noisey when in opperation

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and covering the outer sills

unable to fully inspect the braking system due to a restricted view

Pass 10 Jan 2009 91,773 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

eml on

hand brake travel long

offside washer jet not hitting screen

Fail 10 Jan 2009 91,773 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

eml on

hand brake travel long

offside washer jet not hitting screen

Pass 9 Jan 2008 85,629 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 85,629 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 78,451 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 70,747 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 ZVM is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZVM, 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 ZVM registered?

OV51 ZVM is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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