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DC16 DVN

2016 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,022 mi
Last recorded122,022 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo S8054,085 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 DVN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 122,022 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 121,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 114,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 105,639 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 105,639 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 95,366 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 79,145 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 63,071 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 48,069 miles

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 30 May 2019 28,908 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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DC16 DVN is a 2016 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 54,085 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 DC16 DVN, 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 10 years old, this Volvo S80 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DC16 DVN registered?

DC16 DVN is a 2016 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 June 2016.

Is DC16 DVN safe to buy?

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