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PJ51 NDE

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

66,144 mi
Last recorded66,144 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 NDE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 66,144 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2026 66,144 miles

Direction indicator not working o/s/f (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 23 May 2025 65,966 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 65,952 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/Side and N/Side front lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 65,952 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/Side and N/Side front lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 65,460 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 65,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 65,066 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2021 64,910 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 64,910 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 64,772 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 64,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 64,131 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s door mirror has slight damage

o/s/r tyre has small cracks on side wall

Fail 25 Feb 2019 64,131 miles

Position lamp not working o/s/r (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s door mirror has slight damage

o/s/r tyre has small cracks on side wall

Pass 16 Jan 2018 62,599 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

drivers door mirror damaged

n/s wiper blade splitting

n/s/f tyre cracked in tread

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 62,599 miles

Stop lamp not working o/s (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

drivers door mirror damaged

n/s wiper blade splitting

n/s/f tyre cracked in tread

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 61,756 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f front bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre has cracks in tread

o/s door mirror damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2017 61,756 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f front bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre has cracks in tread

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2016 60,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 60,147 miles

Drivers door mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 60,147 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Drivers door mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 59,335 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 58,982 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s/f inner steering rack end has slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2011 57,866 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 56,660 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 55,797 miles

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

slight lift o/s/f rack end

Fail 18 Nov 2008 55,337 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 55,337 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 54,260 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 53,176 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 53,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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PJ51 NDE is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 PJ51 NDE, 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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PJ51 NDE is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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