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BJ51 WFR

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,162 mi
Last recorded171,162 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 WFR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2014 171,162 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 171,162 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 162,481 miles

advise disks reare tyers low

Pass 9 Aug 2012 152,679 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 147,291 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 142,201 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 142,201 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 137,623 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 132,401 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 126,871 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 118,357 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 112,497 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 WFR is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BJ51 WFR, 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 WFR registered?

BJ51 WFR is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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The MOT history for BJ51 WFR shows 12 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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