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LS51 UEY

2001 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,660 mi
Last recorded148,660 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 UEY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 148,660 miles

Both Front flexi brake pipes perished

Exhaust has minor leak of gasses from rear section

General corrosion to all underbody components

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edges

Rear shock absorbers worn

Fail 11 Dec 2025 148,660 miles

Both Front flexi brake pipes perished

Exhaust has minor leak of gasses from rear section

General corrosion to all underbody components

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edges

Rear shock absorbers worn

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 144,192 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Muffler leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 144,170 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Muffler leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 136,513 miles

Nearside Front Amber corner lamp not working

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Dec 2023 136,483 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Amber corner lamp not working

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2022 130,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear park brake low effort

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 130,845 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear park brake low effort

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 124,807 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 120,838 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Dec 2020 120,838 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake travel needs adjustment (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2019 117,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-55-16 Goodyear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front inner c v boot poor condition

Offside wiper blade smearing windscreen

Fail 9 Dec 2019 117,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215-55-16 Goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215-55-16 Goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-55-16 Goodyear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front inner c v boot poor condition

Offside wiper blade smearing windscreen

Pass 4 Dec 2018 110,168 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Dec 2018 110,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215-55-16 Goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2017 101,144 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 101,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 25 Nov 2016 96,363 miles

Front brake discs worn thin

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2016 96,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake discs worn thin

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside front inner cv boot twisted

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 4 Dec 2015 90,653 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 90,653 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 82,410 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 82,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 77,001 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 71,398 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F Washer jet is not working

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 71,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F Washer jet is not working

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 68,909 miles

Both front brake discs are worn

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 9 Dec 2010 65,935 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 63,262 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 4 Dec 2008 60,617 miles

Rear Exhaust mount broken

slight play in N/S/R anti-roll bar bush

Pass 10 Dec 2007 58,166 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 58,151 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 52,118 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 52,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres sidewalls badly cracked and perished would advise change in very near future

offside front headlamp beam yellow in colour

Fail 4 Nov 2005 44,552 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)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 44,552 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)

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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LS51 UEY is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LS51 UEY, 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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LS51 UEY is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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