CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y851 LJM

2001 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2922cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

46,368 mi
Last recorded46,368 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 LJM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 46,368 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 46,368 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 42,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 39,058 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 37,601 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

handbrake lever slight travel

small chip in front screen

Pass 16 Nov 2018 36,123 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 35,474 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 35,030 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 34,102 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 34,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 33,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 32,211 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 32,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 30,883 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 30,879 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2011 28,607 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 28,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 26,781 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 25,622 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 25,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 23,234 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 21,951 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 21,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear facing centre seat belt defective

Pass 30 Mar 2006 18,228 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 18,222 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y851 LJM is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y851 LJM, 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 Y851 LJM?

You can check the full history of Y851 LJM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y851 LJM registered?

Y851 LJM is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 May 2001.

Is Y851 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y851 LJM shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y851 LJM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y851 LJM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.