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AY56 KVX

2007 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

199,313 mi
Last recorded199,313 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo S8095,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 KVX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 199,313 miles

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

Offside Front top suspension mounting bearing noisy

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

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

Offside side repeater lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 199,203 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Power steering pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge slightly misshaped. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 193,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 193,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No pattern. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No pattern. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 190,610 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear scrubbed off on inner edges, have cuts in tread and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 190,610 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear scrubbed off on inner edges, have cuts in tread and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 179,581 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 179,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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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AY56 KVX is a 2007 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AY56 KVX, 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 AY56 KVX registered?

AY56 KVX is a 2007 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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