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GJ51 UYR

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests26 (12 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

239,765 mi
Last recorded239,765 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 UYR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 239,765 miles

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake near limit

oil leak

rear discs poor

Fail 8 Sep 2022 239,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

rear discs poor

Fail 19 Aug 2022 239,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML Illuminated.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 233,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR PADS VERY POOR

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING

Fail 1 Sep 2021 233,104 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR PADS VERY POOR

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING

Pass 10 Sep 2020 227,712 miles

rear disc's scored with only partial pad contact

Fail 3 Sep 2020 227,712 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust and intermittent miss fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts red wire in cabin on floor could foul pedals (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

rear disc's scored with only partial pad contact

Pass 3 Sep 2019 223,129 miles

exahust rusty

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Aug 2019 223,122 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exahust rusty

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2018 218,999 miles

slight play in rear d bushes

Fail 22 Aug 2018 218,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in rear d bushes

Pass 1 Sep 2017 206,745 miles

other exhaust mounts weak

Fail 31 Aug 2017 206,745 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

other exhaust mounts weak

Pass 5 May 2016 190,704 miles

slight play in rack

Fail 28 Apr 2016 190,704 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

slight play in rack

Pass 2 Dec 2014 174,899 miles

front tyre worn on eges

slight play in streeing rack

Fail 27 Nov 2014 174,899 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front tyre worn on eges

slight play in streeing rack

Pass 22 Nov 2013 164,367 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 16,436 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine manigment light on

Pass 13 Nov 2012 156,941 miles

NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR POOR

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

OFFSIDE REAR DROP LINK HAS WEAR

both front brake hoses perished

both front wish bone front bushes have some ware

Fail 7 Nov 2012 156,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both front brake hoses perished

both front wish bone front bushes have some ware

Pass 25 Nov 2008 145,140 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 145,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 137,973 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 137,973 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

exhaust sysytem in generally poor condition

front registration plate deteriorating by ingress of water

nearside mirror glass badly cracked

offside track rod end has slight movement

Fail 26 Jun 2006 130,565 miles

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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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GJ51 UYR is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 GJ51 UYR, 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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GJ51 UYR is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 9 September 2001.

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