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MJ51 HNB

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

112,239 mi
Last recorded112,239 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 HNB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 112,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside & Offside D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Tank Straps Corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 111,467 miles

Coil spring corroded x2front x 2rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 110,213 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 108,912 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 107,682 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 104,678 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 104,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 102,677 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 100,535 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 98,018 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 98,017 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust and hangers heavily corroded

osf and nsf track arms slight play

Fail 20 May 2015 94,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 94,572 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 92,147 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 88,868 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 83,475 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 79,177 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 75,861 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 73,858 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 73,858 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 66,662 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust centre mount corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2006 57,446 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 57,439 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 48,747 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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MJ51 HNB 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 79.2%.

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 MJ51 HNB, 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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MJ51 HNB is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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