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OY51 VLF

2001 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

160,901 mi
Last recorded160,901 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 VLF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 160,901 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f and n/s/r windows cracked

Fail 2 Dec 2015 160,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f and n/s/r windows cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2014 149,108 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 149,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 144,434 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 144,434 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 136,843 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chips in screen

exhaust corroded

wipers worn

Fail 7 Jun 2012 136,838 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chips in screen

exhaust corroded

wipers worn

Pass 2 Jun 2011 129,391 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front Brake disc(s) worn

Fail 2 Jun 2011 129,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front Brake disc(s) worn

Pass 16 Jun 2010 122,187 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 122,186 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 112,146 miles

wipers worn

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

non obligatory lamp damaged

offside mainbeam aim too low

Fail 15 Jun 2009 112,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

non obligatory lamp damaged

wipers worn

Pass 1 Jul 2008 101,724 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 101,719 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel high

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2007 93,111 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear outer side lights not working

rear brake disc's warped

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2006 83,165 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside front driving lamp broken

offside front tyre has side wall damage

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2006 83,165 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front driving lamp broken

offside front tyre has side wall damage

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2005 69,432 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2005 69,432 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nail in n/s/r tyre

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 VLF is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VLF, 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 VLF is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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