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LB51 BZS

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

82,519 mi
Last recorded82,519 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 BZS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2009 82,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

All brake discs are a bit corroded.

Both windscreen wiper blades smear a bit.

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 76,920 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 76,920 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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LB51 BZS is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 LB51 BZS, 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 LB51 BZS registered?

LB51 BZS is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LB51 BZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 BZS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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