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R2 AEL

2021 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 1477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests32 (24 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,828 mi
Last recorded48,828 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 AEL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,477cc

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MOT History

24 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 48,828 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2025 48,361 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 109,122 miles

Exhaust system corroded centre and rear.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 36,902 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 107,529 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 107,527 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 105,771 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 105,771 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 103,714 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 8 Jul 2021 101,612 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 100,043 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 98,130 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 95,043 miles

Lower engine under tray fitted unable to inspect steering and suspension components.

Fail 16 Jul 2018 95,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Lower engine under tray fitted unable to inspect steering and suspension components.

Pass 5 Jul 2017 91,325 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 91,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle service brake 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 33% (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb image high (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,515 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 88,511 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 84,355 miles

noise from rear brakes when hand brake applied

Pass 23 Jul 2015 84,322 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 84,265 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 78,759 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 78,759 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 71,395 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 66,021 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 58,893 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 53,404 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 47,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 43,164 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 37,341 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 30,794 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 30,508 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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R2 AEL is a 2021 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 1,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R2 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 5 years old, this Volvo S80 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R2 AEL is a 2021 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 December 2021.

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