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BJ51 VAX

2001 Volvo S80

Maroon Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

169,119 mi
Last recorded169,119 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 VAX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 169,119 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 168,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 168,096 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 166,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 166,897 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 164,188 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 164,188 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 161,463 miles

both front flexi hoses cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2011 156,593 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 152,071 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 146,394 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 139,691 miles

both front lower suspension arm front bushes wearing

hand brake travel high

Fail 6 May 2008 139,675 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 135,951 miles

both front and rear tyres worn on edges

middle and rear exhaust hanger brackets corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2006 128,158 miles

brake fluid level low

bush slightly spliting on offside front suspension arm

corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 13 Sep 2005 121,111 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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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.

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