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OV51 ZWB

2001 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

118,429 mi
Last recorded118,429 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 118,429 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside headlamp lens slightly damaged.

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 117,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s front headlamp slightly damaged (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 114,989 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 128,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on Edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre Worn on Edges

Oil Leaking Slightly Underneath

Pass 14 May 2016 127,155 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front slight play inner steering arm

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 125,131 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 123,370 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front door damaged

offside front wing damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2013 119,690 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 111,554 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 104,049 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 97,089 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 88,717 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 88,716 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 81,225 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 76,519 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 69,060 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 ZWB is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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

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