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PG51 FAA

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,418 mi
Last recorded132,418 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG51 FAA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 132,418 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust slightly inscue

Fail 26 Sep 2016 132,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak ()

exhaust slightly inscue

Pass 26 Sep 2015 109,287 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 109,287 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 107,662 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2012 105,747 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2011 98,017 miles

FRONT DISCS MARKED

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

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

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

REAR DISCS BADLY SCORED

Pass 23 Nov 2011 98,017 miles

FRONT DISCS MARKED

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

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

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

REAR DISCS BADLY SCORED

Pass 23 Feb 2011 89,588 miles

front tyres worn on inside and outside edge

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 23 Feb 2011 89,588 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

front tyres worn on inside and outside edge

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 23 Feb 2010 85,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 85,037 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 79,466 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 79,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 73,499 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 70,985 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 60,070 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 60,060 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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PG51 FAA is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PG51 FAA, 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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PG51 FAA is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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