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HY51 PXT

2001 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

261,335 mi
Last recorded261,335 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 PXT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 261,335 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

park brake lever has long travel

park brake minimum effort only just reached

Pass 18 Aug 2024 255,641 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 252,852 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 249,907 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 244,586 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc fluctuating on test

Fail 12 Aug 2021 244,585 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disk fluctuating on test

Fail 11 Aug 2021 244,585 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disk fluctuating on test

Pass 28 Jul 2020 241,522 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn bold on both edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn bold inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn bold on both edges

Offside Rear reverse light not working

Offside Rear tyre worn bold inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2019 236,906 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 229,844 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 220,796 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 205,653 miles

O/S front tyre uneven tread on outer edges

O/S rear tyre uneven tread on outer edges

Perishing to N/S front brake hose

Surface corrosion to O/S and N/S rear suspension coil springs

Up and down movement in O/S steering rack underload

Pass 19 Aug 2015 191,793 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 191,793 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 180,474 miles

NSF tyre on 2mm

Slight play in NSf drop link

front pads getting low

rear pads getting low

slight cracking in NSF brake hose

slight play in OSF inner rack joint

Fail 16 Aug 2013 172,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight bind from offside rear wheel

Pass 16 Aug 2013 172,837 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight bind from offside rear wheel

Pass 15 Aug 2012 166,359 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 162,450 miles

ctr section/ backbox outer skin corroded through

Fail 17 Aug 2011 162,450 miles

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

ctr section/ backbox outer skin corroded through

Pass 20 Aug 2010 147,654 miles

chips in windscreen

lock stops worn

oil misting around power steering pump

rear number plate showing delamination

rear tyres wearing low on tread o/s at 1.6mm

rear tyres wearing uneven around inside shoulders

small tear showing in o/s/f tyre tread no cord showing

wear showing in steering rack rods

Fail 20 Aug 2010 147,654 miles

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

chips in windscreen

lock stops worn

oil misting around power steering pump

rear number plate showing delamination

rear tyres wearing low on tread o/s at 1.6mm

rear tyres wearing uneven around inside shoulders

small tear showing in o/s/f tyre tread no cord showing

wear showing in steering rack rods

Pass 14 Aug 2009 135,553 miles

minor chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2008 121,050 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 108,025 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 94,833 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 76,316 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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HY51 PXT is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HY51 PXT, 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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HY51 PXT is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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