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OBN 179

2013 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,213 mi
Last recorded122,213 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo S8070,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBN 179
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 122,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Round tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Round tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 119,149 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 116,144 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 110,742 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 104,466 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 104,464 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Mar 2021 95,316 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 90,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

emissions too clean to register

Pass 14 Mar 2019 81,147 miles

emissions output too low to register

Pass 15 Mar 2018 73,275 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

emissions output too low to register

Pass 8 Mar 2017 64,391 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner

Pass 23 Mar 2016 52,804 miles

emissions output too clean to register

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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OBN 179 is a 2013 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 OBN 179, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OBN 179 registered?

OBN 179 is a 2013 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is OBN 179 safe to buy?

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