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OY51 BBK

2001 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,721 mi
Last recorded132,721 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 BBK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 132,721 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 121,401 miles

condition of outer sills obscured by plastic trims

condition of rear coil springs obscured by suspension arms

front coil springs corroded

kerb damage to alloy wheels

rear brake discs corroded

rear number plate de-laminated

slight smear from wipers

Fail 31 Aug 2012 121,401 miles

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

condition of outer sills obscured by plastic trims

condition of rear coil springs obscured by suspension arms

front brake discs corroded & heavily lipped

front brake pads wearing low

front coil springs corroded

front tyres badly worn on inner edges

kerb damage to alloy wheels

rear brake discs corroded

rear number plate de-laminated

slight smear from wipers

Pass 3 Sep 2011 114,843 miles

damage on alloys scratch on bonnit dents on o/s/r door all tyres starting to wear on edges front brake discs lipped exhaust corroding rear brake discs lipped and corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2011 114,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage on alloys scratch on bonnit dents on o/s/r door all tyres starting to wear on edges front brake discs lipped exhaust corroding rear brake discs lipped and corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2010 106,567 miles

damage to alloy wheels, child seat fitted to n/s/r, knocking from front suspension, minor dents and scratches to vehicle, rear number plate parting

power steering reservoir damp, exhaust corroded, front brake discs lipped, rear d bushes worn, corrosion to rear coil springs, rear suspension bushes cracking, noise from n/s/r brake

Fail 4 Sep 2010 106,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to alloy wheels, child seat fitted to n/s/r, knocking from front suspension, minor dents and scratches to vehicle, rear number plate parting

power steering reservoir damp, exhaust corroded, front brake discs lipped, rear d bushes worn, corrosion to rear coil springs, rear suspension bushes cracking, noise from n/s/r brake

Pass 21 Aug 2009 97,471 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 88,953 miles

slight play in o/s/f n/s/f steering rack arms

Pass 7 Sep 2007 82,615 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 76,113 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 76,113 miles

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

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

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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OY51 BBK is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OY51 BBK, 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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OY51 BBK is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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