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VO51 XCZ

2001 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,871 mi
Last recorded147,871 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 XCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 147,871 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 147,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Engine management light on

Pass 6 Apr 2015 113,549 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 113,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Engine management light on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear door trim missing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 38,402 miles

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

Offside steering lock rubber worn

Fail 4 Apr 2014 82,595 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

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

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Offside steering lock rubber worn

Pass 2 Jul 2013 61,760 miles

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f headlamp misty

no interior lamps working

o/s/f headlamp misty

o/s/f tyre side walls cracked

o/s/r alloy slight damage

Pass 28 Jan 2013 60,350 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 56,040 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 52,929 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 50,225 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 46,207 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 41,282 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 37,399 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 35,566 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 34,204 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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VO51 XCZ is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO51 XCZ, 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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VO51 XCZ is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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