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WF51 KNS

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 KNS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 136,593 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 121,647 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 120,454 miles

engine managment light on

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2014 120,451 miles

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

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

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

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

engine managment light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 118,986 miles

engine man' lamp on

Fail 26 Jul 2013 118,983 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

engine man' lamp on

Pass 2 Aug 2012 116,689 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 114,265 miles

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

engine management warning light lit

fluctuation offside front brake reading

fuel flap loose

offside front brake disc rusty

offside rear inner sidelight

Pass 4 Aug 2010 112,066 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management lamp illuminated

front discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2009 109,739 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Aug 2008 106,171 miles

engine management light on

rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 30 Jul 2007 102,357 miles

engine management light lit

exhaust + mounting brackets rusty

noisy nearside rear brake (handbrake ?)

slight imbalance front brakes (13%)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 98,524 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 94,951 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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WF51 KNS is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WF51 KNS, 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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WF51 KNS is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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