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GL51 UXP

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

298,375 mi
Last recorded298,375 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 UXP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 298,375 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Rear tyres wearing

Pass 27 Nov 2023 293,593 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 288,591 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres wearing

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Slight play steering system

Offside Headlamp deteriorating

Pass 22 Dec 2021 283,384 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 283,374 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 279,154 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 278,995 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 274,533 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 268,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 257,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Dec 2017 257,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 245,707 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 235,582 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 226,181 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 213,456 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 201,081 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 191,543 miles

front brakes pads low and didcs corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2010 175,455 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 165,792 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 149,470 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 132,058 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 132,050 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 111,081 miles

has damage to windscreen outside zones A and B

Pass 24 Nov 2005 85,437 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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GL51 UXP is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GL51 UXP, 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 GL51 UXP registered?

GL51 UXP is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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