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MW51 WBJ

2001 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,877 mi
Last recorded167,877 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 WBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 167,877 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 167,652 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 167,638 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 138,903 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 138,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 109,177 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 108,854 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 73,846 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 73,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 64,040 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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MW51 WBJ is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MW51 WBJ, 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 MW51 WBJ registered?

MW51 WBJ is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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