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FV07 HLF

2007 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

186,844 mi
Last recorded186,844 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S8095,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 HLF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 186,844 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside side repeater lens damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all, front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 186,245 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside side repeater lens damaged

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 29 May 2024 185,143 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside side repeater lens damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 183,837 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hangers defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm inner front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear front most brake hose ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 183,805 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear springs heavily corroded

rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2021 181,855 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres stepping on inner edges

engine cover and undertray fitted

underside rusty condition

Fail 23 Oct 2021 181,855 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres stepping on inner edges

engine cover and undertray fitted

underside rusty condition

Pass 8 Oct 2020 180,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

steering heavy

Fail 8 Oct 2020 180,850 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

steering heavy

Pass 23 Apr 2019 167,781 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 156,202 miles

power assisted steering stiff at tickover

Fail 26 Apr 2018 156,202 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 245/40x18 (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f and o/s/r worn on inner edges

power assisted steering stiff at tickover

Pass 5 Apr 2017 143,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 130,813 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 115,994 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 101,970 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 91,162 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 91,162 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 86,676 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 63,622 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 57,500 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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FV07 HLF is a 2007 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HLF, 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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FV07 HLF is a 2007 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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