MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
both front flexi hoses cracked
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front tyres worn more on edges
fuel filter corroded
play in both steering rack ends but more when on floor
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres worn more outer edge
chip in windscreen offside bottom corner
play in both rack ends more when on floor
signs of wheels catch front inner arches on full lock but not touching when an flat
slight noise on steering when underneth when rocking steering
slight play in rack ends
both front lower suspension arm front bushes wearing
hand brake travel high
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front lower suspension arm front bushes wearing
hand brake travel high
o/s/r tyre cuts on tread
both front and rear tyres worn on edges
middle and rear exhaust hanger brackets corroded
brake fluid level low
bush slightly spliting on offside front suspension arm
corrosion on rear exhaust
How Reliable is the Volvo S80?
Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ51 VAX is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Maroon with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 BJ51 VAX, 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 BJ51 VAX registered?
BJ51 VAX is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 September 2001.
Is BJ51 VAX safe to buy?
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