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H18 JBF

2011 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,737 mi
Last recorded49,737 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S8086,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 JBF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 49,737 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 49,737 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak AT CENTER SECTION SUPORT MOUNT AREA AS MARKED (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 45,967 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2024 45,967 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 43,353 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 40,020 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 37,369 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 36,559 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 36,112 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 35,270 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 33,706 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 33,022 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 33,021 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 28,426 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 28,426 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 23,394 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 23,394 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 18,487 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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H18 JBF is a 2011 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H18 JBF, 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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What year was H18 JBF registered?

H18 JBF is a 2011 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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