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GJ07 BYA

2007 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,475 mi
Last recorded185,475 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo S8095,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 BYA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 185,475 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2023 182,023 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2022 178,035 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear jack seals corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2022 178,035 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear jack seals corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 174,487 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bushes swallon and contaminated with fuel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 174,487 miles

Central Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel leaking from the filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bushes swallon and contaminated with fuel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 159,399 miles

Rear Lower Vehicle rear chassie legs are corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 5 Feb 2019 150,444 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 143,095 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under tray fitted abstraction some components

Pass 18 Mar 2017 131,390 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 120,557 miles

Engine Management Light on

Pass 2 Mar 2015 107,899 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 107,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 93,080 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 76,924 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 76,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,949 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,333 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 44,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 34,942 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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GJ07 BYA is a 2007 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ07 BYA, 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 GJ07 BYA registered?

GJ07 BYA is a 2007 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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