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OY51 BDO

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,923 mi
Last recorded152,923 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 BDO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 152,923 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2016 143,695 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 135,800 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 135,797 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2014 127,806 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 120,954 miles

offside front tyre close to legal limit for wear

slight play front lower offside wishbone fron t bush

slight play offside drumstick

Pass 4 Dec 2012 113,830 miles

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

slight play in steering rack ball ends

Fail 3 Dec 2012 113,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front brake discs worn

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

slight play in offside steering rack ball end

Pass 1 Dec 2011 104,729 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 104,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 102,424 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 92,954 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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OY51 BDO is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY51 BDO, 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 BDO is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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