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BD51 DUJ

2001 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,820 mi
Last recorded164,820 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 DUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 164,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 153,310 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 153,310 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 139,551 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 139,551 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 128,849 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 128,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

handbrake travel a bit high

Pass 20 Sep 2010 118,301 miles

brake lineings to be checked all round.

seek advice on o/s/f suspention drop link, slight play in ball joint + rod bent.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 104,206 miles

exhaurst has corrotion on centre box.

front iner brake pads looking very low . / to be checked or replaced with in 10 days. rear brake pads to be checked .

Pass 22 Aug 2008 96,022 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 88,182 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 73,852 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 73,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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BD51 DUJ is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BD51 DUJ, 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 BD51 DUJ registered?

BD51 DUJ is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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The MOT history for BD51 DUJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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