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SM51 SXN

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

79,175 mi
Last recorded79,175 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 SXN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 79,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 79,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 69,324 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 69,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front 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 front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 64,282 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 64,282 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 58,945 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 58,945 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 53,062 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 53,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

2 different thickness shock absorbers fitted to rear (both functioning ok)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 45,487 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 45,487 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 34,458 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 34,458 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 26,997 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 20,729 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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SM51 SXN is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SM51 SXN, 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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What year was SM51 SXN registered?

SM51 SXN is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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