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VK51 GPE

2001 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

183,041 mi
Last recorded183,041 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 GPE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 183,041 miles

em light on

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 179,745 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2014 179,731 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 172,808 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 172,714 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 168,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake imbalance 25% pulling slightly to left

hissing noise from brake pedal area with engine running goes when pedal pressed servo operating ok

n.s.r and os.r tyres going out of shape on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2012 168,461 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

hissing noise from brake pedal area with engine running goes when pedal pressed servo operating ok

n.s.r and os.r tyres going out of shape on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2011 164,376 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 157,569 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 140,429 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 112,025 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 90,159 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 76,666 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

knocking noise from rear oh vehicle.

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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VK51 GPE is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VK51 GPE, 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 VK51 GPE registered?

VK51 GPE is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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