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WG51 FXL

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

172,704 mi
Last recorded172,704 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 FXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 172,704 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint NS+OS (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS+OS on the limit (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

OS Parking brake lazy

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 172,704 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint NS+OS (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS+OS on the limit (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

OS Parking brake lazy

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour X2 (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 138,127 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 129,727 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 129,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 121,609 miles

nearside front rackend slight play

Fail 24 Nov 2014 121,609 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front rackend slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2013 115,412 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 115,412 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 107,359 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 107,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 100,816 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 100,816 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 93,917 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 86,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 86,184 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 77,279 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 67,608 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 59,306 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 48,903 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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WG51 FXL is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WG51 FXL, 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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WG51 FXL is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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