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BG51 AVY

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

221,403 mi
Last recorded221,403 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 AVY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 221,403 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sills coverd

Pass 26 Sep 2012 206,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sills covered

Pass 6 Sep 2011 194,460 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

sills covered

Fail 22 Sep 2010 180,091 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 180,091 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 166,562 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 151,026 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 134,216 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 134,216 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 120,797 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 120,797 miles

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

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

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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BG51 AVY is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG51 AVY, 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 BG51 AVY registered?

BG51 AVY is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is BG51 AVY safe to buy?

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