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BL05 TAY

2007 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 3192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,958 mi
Last recorded86,958 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo S8095,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 TAY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,192cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 86,958 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 85,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 85,765 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 83,158 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 80,270 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 76,676 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 74,025 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 70,300 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 66,773 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 66,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 61,176 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 61,176 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 54,273 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 45,900 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 40,301 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 40,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BL05 TAY is a 2007 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 3,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL05 TAY, 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 BL05 TAY registered?

BL05 TAY is a 2007 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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