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E1 BLK

2011 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,220 mi
Last recorded119,220 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S8086,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 BLK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 119,220 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 119,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 114,587 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 114,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 107,699 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 100,733 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 95,160 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 89,553 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 81,946 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 81,946 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 69,300 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 69,300 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 60,065 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 57,076 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 57,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on the outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perishing on the outer sidewall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 50,519 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 50,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 43,475 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 43,475 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 36,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

O/S/F tyre cracking between tread

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 36,867 miles

O/S/F tyre cracking between tread

Pass 15 Dec 2012 30,090 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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E1 BLK is a 2011 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E1 BLK, 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.

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E1 BLK is a 2011 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 January 2011.

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