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GL56 OFJ

2007 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

202,242 mi
Last recorded202,242 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2007 Volvo S8095,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 OFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 202,242 miles

oil leak at front

Fail 17 Jun 2014 202,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak at front

Pass 21 Jun 2013 198,662 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 198,662 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 179,840 miles

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2010 156,327 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2010 155,363 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2010 135,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 135,869 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GL56 OFJ is a 2007 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GL56 OFJ, 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 GL56 OFJ registered?

GL56 OFJ is a 2007 Volvo S80, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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