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AB08 KNC

2008 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,146 mi
Last recorded172,146 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 172,146 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 172,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 153,043 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 137,943 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 129,455 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 129,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 118,013 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 118,013 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 110,004 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges adviesd replacment tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 104,625 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 93,345 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 87,336 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 79,307 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 69,000 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 58,723 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 3 May 2013 46,868 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,632 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 27,114 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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AB08 KNC is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KNC, 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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AB08 KNC is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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