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L8 TFS

2011 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,663 mi
Last recorded68,663 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S8086,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 TFS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 68,663 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 67,224 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 67,218 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 65,078 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 65,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 64,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to minimum (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to minimum (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 64,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn below minimum (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn below minimum (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to minimum (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to minimum (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 61,075 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 55,562 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 50,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 50,680 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

rear outer door handles hard to open

Pass 12 Jul 2019 45,062 miles

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Jul 2019 45,062 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jul 2018 39,475 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 35,120 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 31,165 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,026 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 18,650 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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L8 TFS 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 L8 TFS, 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 L8 TFS registered?

L8 TFS is a 2011 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 November 2011.

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