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BL56 FCP

2007 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,096 mi
Last recorded179,096 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo S8095,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 FCP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 179,096 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 170,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 153,962 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 137,791 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 137,791 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 117,646 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 117,646 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both headlamps (1.7.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 102,959 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 102,959 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 89,539 miles

N/s/r tyre has ZR o/s/r is R rated

Fail 28 Jan 2014 89,539 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/s/r tyre has ZR o/s/r is R rated

Pass 5 Feb 2013 76,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre out of shape on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2012 63,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2011 51,438 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 51,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

suspect lump forming in offside front tyre-advise replaced soon

Pass 18 Jan 2010 42,562 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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BL56 FCP is a 2007 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL56 FCP, 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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BL56 FCP is a 2007 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 January 2007.

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