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SV51 WLU

2001 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

181,410 mi
Last recorded181,410 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 WLU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 181,410 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 173,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 173,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 168,367 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 168,366 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 162,433 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 156,845 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 156,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 151,442 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 146,910 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2013 146,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 139,930 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 139,930 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 126,769 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 114,387 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 105,715 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 92,435 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 82,317 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 71,959 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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SV51 WLU is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV51 WLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV51 WLU registered?

SV51 WLU is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is SV51 WLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV51 WLU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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