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VA51 FDJ

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,029 mi
Last recorded190,029 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 FDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2007 190,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 190,029 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 161,648 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 144,980 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 144,968 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VA51 FDJ is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VA51 FDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VA51 FDJ?

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What year was VA51 FDJ registered?

VA51 FDJ is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is VA51 FDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 FDJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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