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RV51 NLZ

2001 Volvo S80

Red Lpg 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,513 mi
Last recorded160,513 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 NLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 160,513 miles

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

eml on

Fail 21 Nov 2016 161,513 miles

Brake performance not tested caliper insecure and tyre dangerous (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

eml on

Pass 14 Oct 2015 146,815 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 146,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 135,257 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 135,257 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 125,936 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 117,466 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 117,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 105,776 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 94,748 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 94,672 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 90,337 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 84,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

Fail 24 Feb 2009 84,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2008 77,695 miles

exhaust centre silencer rattles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2007 69,743 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 115,870 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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RV51 NLZ is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RV51 NLZ, 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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RV51 NLZ is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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