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TM51 BAB

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

83,326 mi
Last recorded83,326 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTM51 BAB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 83,326 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 83,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 81,766 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 79,868 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 79,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 77,911 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 77,911 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 75,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 73,720 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 73,719 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 72,960 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 71,733 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 69,782 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 68,362 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 66,215 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 62,897 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 58,692 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 55,304 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 52,020 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 48,602 miles

both front brake disc pitting and pads are wearing thin

Pass 14 Jul 2010 45,037 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 41,012 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 35,980 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 29,436 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 22,470 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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TM51 BAB is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 TM51 BAB, 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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TM51 BAB is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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