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PE51 BFV

2001 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,164 mi
Last recorded176,164 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 BFV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 176,164 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 176,164 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front disc's slightly worn

Pass 20 Oct 2009 168,020 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 151,436 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 137,996 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 121,342 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 98,673 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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PE51 BFV is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PE51 BFV, 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 PE51 BFV registered?

PE51 BFV is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is PE51 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 BFV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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