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OU13 BWJ

2013 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,828 mi
Last recorded52,828 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo S8070,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU13 BWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 52,828 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 50,363 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 50,362 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 47,713 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 43,581 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 43,581 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2022 38,553 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 38,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner wall 225x50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 34,822 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 32,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 28 Feb 2020 32,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 28,760 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 25,227 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 21,276 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 21,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 17,045 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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OU13 BWJ is a 2013 Volvo S80 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 OU13 BWJ, 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.

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What year was OU13 BWJ registered?

OU13 BWJ is a 2013 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 March 2013.

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