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OY51 XHC

2001 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,098 mi
Last recorded143,098 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 143,098 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 143,092 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2010 123,708 miles

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

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

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

steering rack arm balljoint slight play off side

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2010 123,708 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

steering rack arm balljoint slight play off side

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2009 103,963 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

diesel smell in engine compartment no leak visable

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre bald inner edge

offside mirror taped but secure

rear number plate delaminated

Fail 1 Apr 2009 103,963 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

diesel smell in engine compartment no leak visable

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre bald inner edge

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 5 Sep 2007 78,668 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 67,248 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 XHC is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XHC, 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 XHC registered?

OY51 XHC is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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