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X37 VES

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,281 mi
Last recorded162,281 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX37 VES
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 162,281 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 143,929 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 143,929 miles

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 134,015 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 134,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 122,703 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 122,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 113,796 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 104,298 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 104,298 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 93,358 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 81,620 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 69,259 miles

Nearside rear brake disc heavily pitted

Offside rear brake disc heavily pitted

Fail 27 Dec 2006 69,529 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 63,107 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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
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X37 VES is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X37 VES, 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 X37 VES registered?

X37 VES is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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