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SL51 FAO

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,885 mi
Last recorded135,885 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 FAO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 135,885 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 135,885 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 134,988 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front worn on outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 133,758 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 133,758 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16-93v (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 130,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16-93v (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 124,186 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 124,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Fail 27 Aug 2014 118,292 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 118,292 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 113,042 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 113,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 105,549 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 105,549 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 96,071 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 96,071 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 87,203 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 78,948 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 69,148 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 69,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 58,893 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 58,782 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear handbrake not rising at same rate

Pass 6 Sep 2006 47,523 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 37,726 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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SL51 FAO is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SL51 FAO, 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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SL51 FAO is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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