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SB51 BUF

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,260 mi
Last recorded144,260 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 BUF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 144,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 139,339 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 139,339 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 139,323 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 139,323 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 132,700 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 126,609 miles

engine management light staying on.

Fail 10 Aug 2011 126,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light staying on.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 117,217 miles

advise front brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 106,257 miles

advise o/s/front lower arm inner bushes slightly worn.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 96,007 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 84,966 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 84,966 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 75,339 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 75,338 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S/F tyre worn on outer rim ,may be tracking or the movement of track control arms

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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SB51 BUF is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SB51 BUF, 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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SB51 BUF is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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