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WG56 VWA

2007 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,937 mi
Last recorded87,937 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S8095,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 VWA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 87,937 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2026 87,928 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords Exposed on Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 79,154 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2025 79,149 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2024 73,948 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 69,639 miles

Rear suspension has surface corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 68,247 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides(trailing arm bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 68,247 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides(trailing arm bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 67,334 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 66,652 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 66,652 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 63,323 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 58,970 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 53,488 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 48,975 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 44,599 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 39,802 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 34,705 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 28,821 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 23,415 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 17,495 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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WG56 VWA is a 2007 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WG56 VWA, 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 WG56 VWA registered?

WG56 VWA is a 2007 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 February 2007.

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