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KV14 XLY

2014 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

140,593 mi
Last recorded140,593 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo S8065,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV14 XLY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 140,593 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 140,593 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2026

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 131,154 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 119,548 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 106,152 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 106,152 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2022 93,726 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 82,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls and in treads becoming out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewalls and in the treads and becoming out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 77,194 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 77,192 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 64,093 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 64,091 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,507 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wall cut .

Fail 8 Mar 2018 48,507 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wall cut .

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 35,489 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 35,484 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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KV14 XLY is a 2014 Volvo S80 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2014 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 65,235 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 KV14 XLY, 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 12 years old, this Volvo S80 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KV14 XLY registered?

KV14 XLY is a 2014 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 March 2014.

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