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BJ51 WGX

2001 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 WGX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 167,886 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 163,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 152,965 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 152,965 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 145,247 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2012 145,226 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 137,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear back box mounting arm broken

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

slight play in nearside front steering component

slight play in offside front steering component

Fail 19 Oct 2011 137,985 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear back box mounting arm broken

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

slight play in nearside front steering component

slight play in offside front steering component

Fail 15 Oct 2010 122,264 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 122,264 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 49,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 44,953 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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BJ51 WGX is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WGX, 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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BJ51 WGX is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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