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SV16 MVW

2016 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,642 mi
Last recorded149,642 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo S8054,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 MVW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 149,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER EXHAUST FLANGE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 144,406 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))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 139,838 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 123,010 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 123,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working suspect may have been frozen but still not operating after test. (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 100,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 82,194 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 66,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50 zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 46,147 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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SV16 MVW is a 2016 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 54,085 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 SV16 MVW, 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 10 years old, this Volvo S80 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SV16 MVW registered?

SV16 MVW is a 2016 Volvo S80, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is SV16 MVW safe to buy?

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