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AB08 JBU

2008 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,680 mi
Last recorded130,680 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 JBU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 130,680 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 130,680 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 119,842 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 119,712 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 113,202 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 103,089 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 96,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2014 86,541 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside plastic wheel arch protection fouling coil spring

Pass 20 May 2013 77,836 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 67,898 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 58,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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AB08 JBU is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AB08 JBU, 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 AB08 JBU registered?

AB08 JBU is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is AB08 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 JBU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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