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VN57 BKG

2007 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,456 mi
Last recorded154,456 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo S8095,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 BKG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 154,456 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 144,713 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 144,713 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 136,794 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING VIEW TO SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 8 Sep 2021 126,473 miles

both front tyres onlimit

Fail 3 Sep 2021 126,473 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres onlimit

Pass 8 Jul 2020 120,989 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 120,989 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 113,218 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 104,750 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 104,750 miles

Nearside Rear 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 high (4.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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 4 Jul 2017 94,486 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 94,486 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers not hitting screen (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 87,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside mirror glass has a temp repair

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2015 79,379 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 79,379 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 69,149 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 60,332 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 50,478 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 40,682 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 40,544 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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VN57 BKG is a 2007 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VN57 BKG, 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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VN57 BKG is a 2007 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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