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PL51 MRY

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,050 mi
Last recorded152,050 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 MRY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 152,050 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

front n/s wiper split

Pass 30 Mar 2011 145,953 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake discs worn

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside front fog light not working

Nearside front marker light not working

Nearside mirror cover missing

Offside steering rack end has slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Hole in rear of engine crankcase spraying oil out onto exhaust manifold

Fail 29 Mar 2011 145,953 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Front brake discs worn

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside front fog light not working

Nearside front marker light not working

Nearside mirror cover missing

Offside steering rack end has slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Hole in rear of engine crankcase spraying oil out onto exhaust manifold

Fail 1 Apr 2010 135,662 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 135,662 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 123,724 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 111,996 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 87,437 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 87,430 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2005 63,847 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 63,847 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2004 43,595 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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PL51 MRY is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PL51 MRY, 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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PL51 MRY is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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