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S80 SWD

2011 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

185,931 mi
Last recorded185,931 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S8086,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 SWD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 185,931 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 185,673 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rears corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 181,293 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm worn on inner edge nearly to cords advice replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 175,409 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 175,409 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 170,049 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 162,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Flat spotted on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 155,183 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

centre/ rear exhaust mountings corroded slightly

front and rear tyres worn slightly more inner edge

front brake discs worn/ corroded slightly on edge

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly

rear brake pads wearing thin/ discs worn/ corroded on edge

tow bar corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2019 145,578 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

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

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm front bush perished slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2019 122,649 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 109,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in o/s of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

airbag light was on when started car but then went out and hasn't come on again

Pass 2 Jan 2018 91,952 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 79,756 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 69,258 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 67,343 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2016 57,427 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 47,271 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 46,336 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 35,789 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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S80 SWD is a 2011 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S80 SWD, 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 S80 SWD registered?

S80 SWD is a 2011 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is S80 SWD safe to buy?

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