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RF51 SUO

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,905 mi
Last recorded83,905 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 SUO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 83,905 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 81,145 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jun 2024 81,145 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 79,022 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 74,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 70,641 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 66,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 66,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 62,470 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 59,408 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 57,391 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 50,642 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 47,342 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 43,140 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 38,832 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 33,979 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 33,975 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 29,440 miles

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

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

Rear number plate deteriated

Pass 19 Nov 2010 29,440 miles

Rear number plate deteriated

Pass 13 Nov 2009 24,057 miles

Nearside front tyre on legal limits

Offside front tyre on legal limits

Rear no.plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Nov 2008 20,247 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 16,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Petrol cap seal starting to perish

Pass 20 Nov 2007 16,120 miles

Petrol cap seal starting to perish

Pass 23 Nov 2006 12,041 miles

electric windows do not operate from drivers door

petrol filler cap seal starting to crack

Pass 23 Nov 2005 9,543 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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RF51 SUO is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF51 SUO, 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 RF51 SUO registered?

RF51 SUO is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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