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OY51 VKJ

2001 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,985 mi
Last recorded116,985 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 116,985 miles

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

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

both track rod inner joints have slight play.

Fail 30 Aug 2013 110,802 miles

Both track rod inner joints slight play

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 110,802 miles

Both track rod inner joints slight play

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 10,330 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 10,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 95,719 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL STARTING TO PERISH

NSF AND OSR TYRES WORN TO 3MM

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 86,177 miles

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

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

damage to offside front wing

Pass 17 Aug 2009 78,606 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 68,987 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 62,733 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall - no cords

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2006 53,589 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

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 VKJ is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OY51 VKJ, 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 OY51 VKJ registered?

OY51 VKJ is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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