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VB51 TFB

2007 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

185,053 mi
Last recorded185,053 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S8095,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVB51 TFB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 185,053 miles

Both rear tyre(s) having cracking/perishing to inner shoulder

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured & slight damage to lens not affecting output (4.4.3 (a))

Slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 21 Feb 2025 178,042 miles

nearside inner rack end slight play [not track rod end]

Pass 12 Feb 2024 166,029 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 146,923 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 142,841 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 141,404 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 138,968 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 138,941 miles

Exhaust system insecure mid exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 7 Oct 2019 125,900 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 117,245 miles

Front washer jets Provides insufficient washer liquid

Nearside Front front near side tyre slightly deteriorated on edges

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 115,666 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 115,658 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 111,666 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 107,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chips (8.3.1a)

exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2015 107,665 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 105,398 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside screen blade smears slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2013 101,702 miles

offside screen blade smears slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2012 96,648 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 90,285 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front Brake disc(s) worn & pitted

Pass 26 Apr 2010 73,106 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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VB51 TFB is a 2007 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VB51 TFB, 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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VB51 TFB is a 2007 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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