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M700 MLJ

2023 Volvo S80

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

5,448 mi
Last recorded5,448 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM700 MLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 5,448 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2026 165,001 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.05mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight surface corrosion, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 165,001 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.05mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight surface corrosion, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 153,233 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 140,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.11mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.76mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 123,855 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 123,855 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 105,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 88,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 68,419 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 50,642 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 31,976 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres tread inner edges wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 17,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

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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M700 MLJ is a 2023 Volvo S80 in Black with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M700 MLJ, 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 3 years old, this Volvo S80 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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M700 MLJ is a 2023 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 April 2023.

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