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LB51 XLP

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

92,200 mi
Last recorded92,200 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 XLP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 92,200 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 90,924 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 90,171 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 89,966 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 89,475 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 88,987 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 88,987 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 85,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Dec 2017 81,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 77,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 73,629 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 73,579 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 16 Dec 2014 69,487 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 69,487 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 64,666 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 58,566 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 48,065 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 40,602 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 28,564 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 20,553 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 18,829 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 16,934 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 14,102 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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LB51 XLP is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LB51 XLP, 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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LB51 XLP is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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