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L33 MBJ

2013 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,684 mi
Last recorded172,684 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo S8070,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 MBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 172,684 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 169,568 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2025 169,565 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Fails to Release when Requested - Dash Displays Warning Message (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 162,743 miles

Front radiator mounting area corroded. limited vision

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad. limited vision (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 162,743 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front radiator mounting area corroded. limited vision

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad. limited vision (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 157,346 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 157,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2022 143,570 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 114,602 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2020 99,810 miles

Front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 9 May 2019 84,275 miles

Rear tyres uneven

Fail 9 May 2019 84,275 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear tyres uneven

Pass 8 May 2018 59,737 miles

both front tyres low wearing bad edges no cords 245/45/17

Pass 16 May 2017 35,187 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly damaged on wall

Pass 24 Jan 2017 34,881 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 25,148 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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L33 MBJ is a 2013 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 70,901 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 L33 MBJ, 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 13 years old, this Volvo S80 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L33 MBJ is a 2013 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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