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YH51 PHU

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,199 mi
Last recorded137,199 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 PHU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 137,199 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 13 Mar 2023 137,198 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML light on at time of test

Fuel filter corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 8 Mar 2022 135,944 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 133,509 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 131,226 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake may be in need of adjustment or repair

Fail 5 Mar 2020 131,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake may be in need of adjustment or repair

Pass 18 Mar 2019 128,089 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 127,064 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 125,620 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 124,212 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 122,679 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 122,679 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 120,029 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 117,180 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 114,735 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 111,915 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 108,013 miles

Oil leak

front suspension arm bushes starting to split

slight play in steering

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 6 Feb 2009 97,999 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 97,997 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 85,478 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 72,519 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 59,077 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)

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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YH51 PHU is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YH51 PHU, 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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YH51 PHU is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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