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YY63 BBZ

2013 Volvo S80

Bronze Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,710 mi
Last recorded143,710 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo S8070,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY63 BBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 143,710 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 143,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 136,157 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 126,375 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 117,201 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 106,777 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 99,750 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 99,750 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 93,461 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 93,461 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 79,418 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 64,021 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 64,021 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 49,024 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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YY63 BBZ is a 2013 Volvo S80 in Bronze with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 70,901 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 YY63 BBZ, 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 13 years old, this Volvo S80 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YY63 BBZ registered?

YY63 BBZ is a 2013 Volvo S80, first registered on 15 November 2013.

Is YY63 BBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY63 BBZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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