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BG61 PDY

2011 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,578 mi
Last recorded88,578 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S8086,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 PDY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 88,578 miles

Engine oil is low.

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

coolant is low.

Fail 10 Dec 2025 88,578 miles

Engine oil is low.

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant is low.

Pass 13 Jan 2025 78,884 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 78,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2024 68,662 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 68,662 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. offside smaller size to all other 3 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2022 57,489 miles

All 4 tyre pressures low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two fitted ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Two injectors slight exhaust blow past,

Pass 15 Oct 2021 48,649 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 40,440 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Oct 2019 38,876 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 35,695 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 32,224 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 28,086 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 23,031 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 18,332 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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BG61 PDY is a 2011 Volvo S80 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 86,294 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 BG61 PDY, 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 15 years old, this Volvo S80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG61 PDY registered?

BG61 PDY is a 2011 Volvo S80, first registered on 8 November 2011.

Is BG61 PDY safe to buy?

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