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BN51 YHT

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,275 mi
Last recorded52,275 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 52,275 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 45,048 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer bulb inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 39,102 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 33,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 31,887 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 31,873 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 31,765 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 31,763 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 30,481 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 28,830 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 27,914 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 27,367 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 25,676 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 25,676 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 24,404 miles

off side front tyres wearing close to limit on inneredge

Pass 14 Aug 2008 21,464 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 21,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 19,248 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 16,031 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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BN51 YHT is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BN51 YHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN51 YHT registered?

BN51 YHT is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is BN51 YHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 YHT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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