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NL16 MZD

2016 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,885 mi
Last recorded52,885 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo S8054,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 MZD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 52,885 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 52,885 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2026 52,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 52,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 48,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Has chunks out of tyre inner edge( not down to ply cords). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1mm inside edge, outside of testable area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tread cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1mm inside edge, outside of testable area. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 45,771 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 42,151 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 38,543 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 32,443 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 30,059 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 21,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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NL16 MZD is a 2016 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2016 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 54,085 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 NL16 MZD, 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 10 years old, this Volvo S80 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NL16 MZD registered?

NL16 MZD is a 2016 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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