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Y37 EJO

2001 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

113,098 mi
Last recorded113,098 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY37 EJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 113,098 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 109,659 miles

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

Rear parking brake has only just met the minimum requirements and may require adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Apr 2024 106,746 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 104,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on outer circumference (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on outer circumference (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 104,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on outer circumference (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on outer circumference (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 100,016 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 99,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear parking brake has just over half the effort off the nearside rear .and may require adjustment or repair

Pass 19 Mar 2021 97,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 94,820 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre has run flat damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 94,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre has run flat damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 92,753 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 85,246 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 85,246 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 79,013 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 72,842 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 67,403 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 62,057 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished and cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2013 58,707 miles

N/S/R lamp unit damaged

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2013 58,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

N/S/R lamp unit damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both number plate lights dim

Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,978 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

long travel on handbrake

Fail 23 Feb 2012 54,978 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

long travel on handbrake

Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,002 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 51,002 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2010 46,546 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 46,546 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,244 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 36,836 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 32,569 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 28,242 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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Y37 EJO is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 Y37 EJO, 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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Y37 EJO is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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