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948 EL

2010 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

90,504 mi
Last recorded90,504 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo S8090,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration948 EL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 90,504 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn almost smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 84,339 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 79,037 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise both front tyres inner shoulder wear ZERO TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise both rear tyres perishing cracking / inner shoulders stepping flat spots (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 73,366 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 68,089 miles

Central Heat shielding underside insecure / broken away

Fail 15 Dec 2021 68,081 miles

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

Central Heat shielding underside insecure / broken away

Pass 20 Nov 2020 61,577 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 58,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 50,954 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 40,734 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2016 33,578 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,698 miles

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON TREAD INNER EDGE

Pass 17 Apr 2014 21,920 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 16,148 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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948 EL is a 2010 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2010 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 90,921 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 948 EL, 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 16 years old, this Volvo S80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 948 EL registered?

948 EL is a 2010 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 April 2010.

Is 948 EL safe to buy?

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