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OY51 BVC

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,480 mi
Last recorded145,480 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 145,480 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 145,480 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 139,958 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 135,491 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 128,246 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 121,396 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 121,396 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads worn to metal & touching brake discs

Pass 26 Aug 2015 114,789 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 107,425 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 100,664 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 92,236 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 84,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 84,059 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 75,329 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 66,788 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 66,788 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 58,819 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 51,083 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 43,471 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 43,471 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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OY51 BVC is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BVC, 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 BVC is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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