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BN51 NYA

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

180,152 mi
Last recorded180,152 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 NYA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 180,152 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 180,151 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2013 175,624 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 175,624 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2012 164,711 miles

n/s/f indicator rep insecure BOTH REAR TYRES COMING CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2/3MM both rear brake discs some corrosion/pitting .gearbox oil leak both rear coil springs corroded/peeling (! warning light on dash panel)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 164,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

n/s/f indicator rep insecure BOTH REAR TYRES COMING CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2/3MM both rear brake discs some corrosion/pitting .gearbox oil leak both rear coil springs corroded/peeling (! warning light on dash panel)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 156,186 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 156,186 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear wheels not locking on parking brake on roller brake test

cracking on front brake flexi pipes

engine management lamp on

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2009 142,930 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 128,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s mirror plastic cover missing

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

rear no. plate slightly delaminated

Fail 17 Sep 2008 128,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s mirror plastic cover missing

rear no. plate slightly delaminated

Pass 13 Sep 2007 112,366 miles

rear exhaust bracket heavily corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2007 112,366 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket heavily corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2006 94,701 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 94,701 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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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BN51 NYA is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 BN51 NYA, 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 BN51 NYA registered?

BN51 NYA is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is BN51 NYA safe to buy?

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