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AV51 VVY

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

87,487 mi
Last recorded87,487 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 VVY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 87,487 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded.

Fail 23 Oct 2025 87,487 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 87,323 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 87,143 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 86,889 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 86,509 miles

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 86,375 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 86,147 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 86,136 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 85,166 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 81,960 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 76,774 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 73,963 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 70,524 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 70,523 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 69,040 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 67,448 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 62,451 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 62,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 56,273 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 52,175 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 48,421 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 45,448 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 45,444 miles

Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 4 May 2007 39,340 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 30,134 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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AV51 VVY is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AV51 VVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV51 VVY registered?

AV51 VVY is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is AV51 VVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 VVY shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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