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AJ57 DRO

2007 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

250,984 mi
Last recorded250,984 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S8095,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 DRO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 250,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 224,931 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 209,271 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 190,827 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2021 185,114 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed drivers door difficult to close , but does close (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner tread and perishing all round inner and outer tread , but no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside head light washer not working- 01/09/2009

boot lid difficult to open , find and press micro switch . closes correctly

Fail 21 Sep 2021 185,114 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed drivers door difficult to close , but does close (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner tread and perishing all round inner and outer tread , but no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside head light washer not working- 01/09/2009

boot lid difficult to open , find and press micro switch . closes correctly

Pass 25 Sep 2020 182,426 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front seat beat works , but release button slightly sticks ,may require further attention

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner tread , cracks in inner tread , no cords visable (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside head light washer not working and cover missing ( 01/09/2009 )

Fail 25 Sep 2020 182,426 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front seat beat works , but release button slightly sticks ,may require further attention

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner tread , cracks in inner tread , no cords visable (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside head light washer not working and cover missing ( 01/09/2009 )

Pass 17 Sep 2019 179,597 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 173,599 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 166,376 miles

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

Offside Front mirror indicator repeater lens broken.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres perishing in treads (4.1.E.1)

engine covers /undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 159,976 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine covers/undertrays fitted .

front tyres wearing on edges of treads

osr tyre perishing outer treads

Fail 9 May 2016 159,976 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine covers/undertrays fitted .

front tyres wearing on edges of treads

osr tyre perishing outer treads

Pass 27 May 2015 153,299 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight smear on nearside front wiper

Fail 27 May 2015 153,299 miles

slight smear on nearside front wiper

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 146,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 138,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2012 118,450 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 118,450 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 96,944 miles

windscreen damaged outside of zone A + B

Pass 22 Oct 2010 72,542 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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AJ57 DRO is a 2007 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AJ57 DRO, 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 AJ57 DRO registered?

AJ57 DRO is a 2007 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 October 2007.

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