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FV07 DTU

2007 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

193,196 mi
Last recorded193,196 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S8095,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 DTU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 193,196 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 186,072 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rackend/drumstick (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 186,069 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rackend/drumstick (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 178,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 225/50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 178,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 225/50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 172,406 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 172,406 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 165,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 165,654 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket broke at rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 157,636 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 157,443 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 147,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear inside edge

Fail 14 Nov 2018 146,960 miles

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear inside edge

Pass 17 Nov 2017 121,785 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 119,076 miles

o/s/f tyre wear on edge..rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2016 110,592 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSR APPROX 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 101,855 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 95,601 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 88,381 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 80,971 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 74,133 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 55,041 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 54,738 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FV07 DTU is a 2007 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FV07 DTU, 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 FV07 DTU registered?

FV07 DTU is a 2007 Volvo S80, first registered on 5 June 2007.

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