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OU13 BWY

2013 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,468 mi
Last recorded44,468 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo S8070,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 44,468 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 41,536 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 39,358 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 39,358 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 36,180 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 36,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 33,560 miles

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

engine/outer sill covers/undertrays fitted

some brakepipes obscured

Pass 19 Feb 2021 30,995 miles

outer sill/suspension/floorpan covers fitted

upper/lower engine covers fitted

wiper blades worn but meet requirements

Fail 19 Feb 2021 30,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

outer sill/suspension/floorpan covers fitted

upper/lower engine covers fitted

wiper blades worn but meet requirements

Pass 20 Feb 2020 29,375 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Feb 2020 29,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rubber peeling inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake pipes covered in part by components/covers

front brake pads getting low

full floorpan/outer sill covers fittted

rear brake pads getting low

upper/lower engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2019 25,479 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre cracking

engine/outer sill/floorpan covers/undertrays fitted

some brakepipes obscured

Fail 7 Feb 2019 25,479 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

engine/outer sill/floorpan covers/undertrays fitted

some brakepipes obscured

Pass 21 Feb 2018 22,603 miles

Rear tyres cracking

engine/outer sill/undertrays fitted

some brakepipes obscured

Pass 22 Feb 2017 18,405 miles

upper/lower engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 14,577 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 BWY 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 BWY, 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 BWY registered?

OU13 BWY is a 2013 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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