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A9 AJN

2008 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,053 mi
Last recorded101,053 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 AJN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 101,053 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 100,060 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 99,082 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 95,552 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 95,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s and o/s marker lights not working

Pass 26 Apr 2022 89,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 83,889 miles

n/s and o/s side marker light not working

Pass 27 Apr 2020 82,237 miles

both front track rod ends play

Pass 26 Apr 2019 77,663 miles

front pads 3mm

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 11 May 2018 74,874 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s marker light not working

n/s/f marker light not working

n/s/f tyre well worn on edges

o/s marker light not working

o/s/f tyre well worn on edges

Fail 10 May 2018 74,862 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s marker light not working

n/s/f marker light not working

n/s/f tyre well worn on edges

o/s marker light not working

o/s/f tyre well worn on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2017 72,720 miles

3 x side marker lights not working

Front tyres worn smooth on inner edge - need attention

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 72,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

3 x side marker lights not working

Front tyres worn smooth on inner edge - need attention

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear 1 of 3 sidelights not working

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Wipers smear

Pass 28 Sep 2016 67,449 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 67,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 63,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 60,743 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 50,788 miles

rear exhust box hangers are vey poor

Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,800 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 40,800 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,399 miles

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

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

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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A9 AJN is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 96,918 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 A9 AJN, 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 18 years old, this Volvo S80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A9 AJN registered?

A9 AJN is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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