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BL51 HCD

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,643 mi
Last recorded75,643 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 HCD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 75,643 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2015 72,623 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 72,620 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 68,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,260 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 66,260 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 54,695 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 46,584 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 42,900 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 36,993 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 20,839 miles

slight wear in offside steering arm

Pass 4 Dec 2006 20,954 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 20,954 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 14,045 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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BL51 HCD is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BL51 HCD, 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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BL51 HCD is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 December 2001.

Is BL51 HCD safe to buy?

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