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KP51 NXC

2001 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,980 mi
Last recorded116,980 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 NXC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 116,980 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 111,477 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 111,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 105,110 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 104,990 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 104,980 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 100,291 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 99,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 98,764 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger corroded badly (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 98,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger corroded badly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 96,810 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

exhaust system deterioating

Fail 4 Sep 2018 96,810 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

exhaust system deterioating

Pass 25 Aug 2017 94,663 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 25 Aug 2017 94,663 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 23 Aug 2016 92,656 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2015 91,066 miles

eml light on

play in inner track rod ends

Pass 23 Aug 2014 88,956 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 86,890 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 84,743 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 82,934 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 81,596 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 81,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 77,330 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 77,330 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 68,185 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 58,936 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 48,320 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 39,111 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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KP51 NXC is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KP51 NXC, 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

How do I check the history of KP51 NXC?

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What year was KP51 NXC registered?

KP51 NXC is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is KP51 NXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP51 NXC shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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