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NIW 4218

2011 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,834 mi
Last recorded159,834 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S8086,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIW 4218
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 159,834 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side heavy cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 159,823 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four also have cuts and damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 158,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 156,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 155,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 152,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 150,036 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 150,036 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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 146,077 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 146,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 140,692 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 132,492 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 124,213 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 90,389 miles

both front tyres are worn unusually and getting close to limit 225/50/17

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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NIW 4218 is a 2011 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NIW 4218, 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 NIW 4218 registered?

NIW 4218 is a 2011 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is NIW 4218 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIW 4218 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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