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SA51 CTX

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 CTX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2015

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 175,542 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 146,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 123,615 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 123,615 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 108,569 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 108,548 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f flexy brake hose slightly perished

Pass 23 Aug 2010 102,900 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 102,671 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 97,536 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 97,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 85,741 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 70,658 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 57,055 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 57,055 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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SA51 CTX is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA51 CTX, 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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SA51 CTX is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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