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BG51 AXC

2001 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,389 mi
Last recorded153,389 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 AXC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 153,389 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system mounts rusty

fuel cap sealing washer starting to crack

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 19 Dec 2008 141,667 miles

items in the swept area of the windscreen if over 40mm are an mot failure

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 18 Dec 2007 124,589 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 106,512 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 88,229 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2006 87,971 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside 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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BG51 AXC is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AXC, 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 BG51 AXC registered?

BG51 AXC is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is BG51 AXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 AXC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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