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AB08 KMZ

2008 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

166,332 mi
Last recorded166,332 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 166,332 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

centre exhaust hanger corroded/ weak

Fail 9 Oct 2025 166,332 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

centre exhaust hanger corroded/ weak

Pass 9 Oct 2024 157,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 157,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 145,579 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 136,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 125,564 miles

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 22 Oct 2020 117,400 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 107,928 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 101,377 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 101,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 89,039 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 71,767 miles

slight damage to rear bumper

Pass 26 Oct 2015 70,913 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 69,988 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 65,673 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2013 58,194 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 45,829 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 37,526 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 KMZ is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KMZ, 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 KMZ registered?

AB08 KMZ is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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