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Y47 EJO

2001 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

129,696 mi
Last recorded129,696 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY47 EJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 129,696 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Drivers/Passengers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Drivers/Passengers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 129,696 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Drivers/Passengers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Drivers/Passengers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 126,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 121,727 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 116,266 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 115,411 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 115,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 111,839 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 111,839 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 107,829 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 103,271 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 98,656 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 92,708 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 95,150 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 95,150 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 81,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 81,194 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 77,206 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 77,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 76,779 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 72,755 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 65,447 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 57,751 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 57,751 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 54,849 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 52,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 52,211 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 49,052 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 49,052 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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Y47 EJO is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y47 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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What year was Y47 EJO registered?

Y47 EJO is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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