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OU11 AEL

2011 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,602 mi
Last recorded57,602 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S8086,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU11 AEL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 57,602 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 54,472 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 51,546 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 49,006 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 24 Nov 2021 46,531 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 43,808 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 43,759 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2019 41,477 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 38,166 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 34,759 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2017 34,759 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 33,943 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 29,419 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 29,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in

engine warning lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Mar 2015 24,488 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 18,211 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 18,211 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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OU11 AEL is a 2011 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OU11 AEL, 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 OU11 AEL registered?

OU11 AEL is a 2011 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 April 2011.

Is OU11 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU11 AEL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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