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RF51 JZN

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,346 mi
Last recorded159,346 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 JZN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 159,346 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both d bushes (2.4.G.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

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

general under body rust

Pass 7 Oct 2015 145,539 miles

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

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

play in steering rack/tie rod arms

Fail 6 Oct 2015 145,535 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

play in steering rack/tie rod arms

Pass 21 Oct 2014 138,181 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 138,181 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 132,507 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 125,701 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 125,639 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Oct 2011 118,606 miles

Front discs badly pitted.

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

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

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

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

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

Play in both steering rack ends.

Rear discs badly corroded.

Windscreen marked.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 118,606 miles

Front discs badly pitted.

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

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

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

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

Play in both steering rack ends.

Rear discs badly corroded.

Windscreen marked.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 112,238 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2011 112,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

front dics corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 102,646 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2010 102,645 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2009 98,232 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in nearside and offside steering arms out of rack

Fail 13 Jan 2009 98,229 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in nearside and offside steering arms out of rack

Pass 14 Jan 2008 87,416 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 77,918 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 66,368 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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RF51 JZN is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RF51 JZN, 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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RF51 JZN is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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