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S3 BFP

2011 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

135,599 mi
Last recorded135,599 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S8086,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 BFP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 135,599 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 135,599 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 130,946 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 125,482 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2023 121,357 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 117,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly stepping

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 113,776 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 111,111 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 106,998 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 101,903 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 96,893 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 91,661 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 69,665 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 61,088 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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S3 BFP is a 2011 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 S3 BFP, 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 S3 BFP registered?

S3 BFP is a 2011 Volvo S80, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is S3 BFP safe to buy?

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