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GK51 XCE

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

254,116 mi
Last recorded254,116 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 XCE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 254,116 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 228,500 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 173,617 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 120,126 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 119,654 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 119,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 117,920 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 115,714 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 109,579 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 98,877 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 86,968 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 69,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 54,892 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 54,890 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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GK51 XCE is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GK51 XCE, 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 GK51 XCE registered?

GK51 XCE is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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