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206 XTJ

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

153,883 mi
Last recorded153,883 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration206 XTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 153,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both offside and nearside

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal light cracking at edge

Fail 18 Jun 2026 153,883 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both offside and nearside

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal light cracking at edge

Pass 16 Jun 2025 144,658 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 137,821 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases end box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 137,821 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases end box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 131,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 129,863 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2021 128,797 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 128,354 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2019 126,275 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 124,774 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 122,201 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 118,207 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 114,251 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust is still supported.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jun 2014 109,424 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 104,435 miles

Noted, official stickers in swept area of windscreen

Fail 1 Jul 2013 104,432 miles

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

Noted, official stickers in swept area of windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2012 94,201 miles

Noted, Official sticker in the swept area of windscreen.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 82,929 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 82,925 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 74,732 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 66,625 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 66,625 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 63,552 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 63,538 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 54,107 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 54,100 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 48,461 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 38,280 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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206 XTJ is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 206 XTJ, 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 206 XTJ registered?

206 XTJ is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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