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BJ51 WFV

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,275 mi
Last recorded132,275 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 WFV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 132,275 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 132,275 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 125,819 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 117,303 miles

Oil leak

fuel cap seal starting to split on edges

windscreen damaged in both swept areas

Fail 23 Jan 2008 117,303 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel cap seal starting to split on edges

windscreen damaged in both swept areas

Pass 24 Jan 2007 107,270 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 107,261 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 80,114 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 80,114 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 WFV is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WFV, 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 WFV registered?

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

Is BJ51 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ51 WFV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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