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FV57 XXU

2007 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,141 mi
Last recorded131,141 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo S8095,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 XXU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 131,141 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (trailing arm bush worn) marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 131,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (trailing arm bush worn) marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 120,474 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 120,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (trailing arm bush worn) marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (trailing arm bush worn) marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (deep cut on outer wall, cords exposed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2022 112,040 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 111,369 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 111,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2020 106,387 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 106,387 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 98,872 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 92,197 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 85,083 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 76,346 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 76,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2015 68,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre has a cut on inner side wall

Pass 15 Mar 2014 61,856 miles

Childseat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,913 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 47,752 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 47,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 38,902 miles

N/S/R has cut in outer side wall but not exposing cords

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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FV57 XXU is a 2007 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2007 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 95,880 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 FV57 XXU, 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 19 years old, this Volvo S80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV57 XXU registered?

FV57 XXU is a 2007 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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