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K18 ERK

2011 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

205,239 mi
Last recorded205,239 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S8086,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 ERK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 205,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Hanger Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front inner door handle, does not open from auto lock, unless unlock button is used first

Pass 4 Jun 2025 201,239 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy grinding noise but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 May 2025 201,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy, grinding noise but not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front if privacy locking used unable to open from inside

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

Pass 9 May 2024 197,937 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2023 189,958 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective at axle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 181,928 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 177,930 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective At axle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 172,703 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 172,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 158,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush breaking away. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads below 2mm both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 138,797 miles

Central Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view damaged and glass deteriorated. (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 May 2017 120,764 miles

Emission too clean

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

Pass 18 May 2016 101,242 miles

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

Offside Dipped Beam Bi-Xenon Bulb Starting to Loose Intensity and Going Purple

Fail 18 May 2016 101,242 miles

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

Offside Dipped Beam Bi-Xenon Bulb Starting to Loose Intensity and Going Purple

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

Pass 19 May 2015 83,601 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 68,250 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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K18 ERK is a 2011 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 K18 ERK, 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 K18 ERK registered?

K18 ERK is a 2011 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 May 2011.

Is K18 ERK safe to buy?

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