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S5 RLM

2007 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,118 mi
Last recorded72,118 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S8095,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 RLM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 72,118 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 67,178 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 63,135 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 57,924 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 57,924 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 54,853 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 53,905 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 51,337 miles

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

Nearside side repeater lens broken

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 49,277 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Repeater lens broken

Pass 13 Feb 2019 46,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 43,026 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 39,803 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear tyre distorted on inner tread

Wipers smearing

Fail 20 Feb 2017 39,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear tyre distorted on inner tread

Wipers smearing

Pass 22 Feb 2016 35,726 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Slight play in o/s inner rack

Pass 17 Feb 2015 31,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in o/s inner rack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 28,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 24,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 20,484 miles

Slight play in os steering rack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2012 20,483 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Slight play in os steering rack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2011 16,870 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 13,141 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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S5 RLM is a 2007 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2007 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 95,880 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 S5 RLM, 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 19 years old, this Volvo S80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S5 RLM registered?

S5 RLM is a 2007 Volvo S80, first registered on 6 March 2007.

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