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AJ51 GVD

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

151,293 mi
Last recorded151,293 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 GVD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 151,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 151,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 146,424 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Aug 2024 146,422 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2023 142,867 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2022 142,044 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 141,388 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 137,464 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

fuel cap has slight cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2018 133,827 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 133,827 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 129,704 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 129,704 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 125,459 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 118,149 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 110,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 103,970 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 96,757 miles

Rear exhaust slight deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2011 91,577 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 85,567 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 77,184 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 69,735 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 52,179 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 44,328 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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AJ51 GVD is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AJ51 GVD, 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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AJ51 GVD is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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