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RJ51 OGL

2001 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

76,279 mi
Last recorded76,279 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 OGL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 76,279 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s and n/s lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

o/s and n/s outer cv boots deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

passenger and drivers side front windows wont go up

slight play in top column bearing

Fail 22 Jul 2018 75,280 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2017 71,222 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 70,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 66,638 miles

engine management fault warning indicator illuminated

Fail 26 Sep 2015 66,638 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side sb501 (1.1.A.3b)

engine management fault warning indicator illuminated

Pass 22 Sep 2014 62,939 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre cracking on inside sidewall should be replaced

Fail 22 Sep 2014 62,939 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

offside front tyre cracking on inside sidewall should be replaced

Pass 25 Sep 2013 58,474 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust brackets deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2013 58,474 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust brackets deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2012 53,873 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 53,873 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,104 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,391 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 47,391 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 43,424 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,424 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,334 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 40,334 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 36,258 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 32,605 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 32,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

the engine light is on

the front brake pads look worn

Pass 14 Sep 2005 28,624 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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RJ51 OGL is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RJ51 OGL, 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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RJ51 OGL is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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