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LG51 XCJ

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,826 mi
Last recorded67,826 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 XCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 67,826 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 64,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 60,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 56,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 52,859 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 48,721 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 45,469 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 41,206 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 33,945 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 29,406 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 25,097 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 18,549 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 18,106 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 17,520 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 16,762 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 16,762 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 16,021 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 15,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 15,027 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 14,179 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 12,946 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 12,946 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 12,003 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 10,785 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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LG51 XCJ 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 87.5%.

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 LG51 XCJ, 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

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What year was LG51 XCJ registered?

LG51 XCJ is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is LG51 XCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 XCJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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