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AB08 KNL

2008 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,596 mi
Last recorded103,596 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KNL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 103,596 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 100,929 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 97,912 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 95,154 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 90,192 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 90,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Nov 2019 84,287 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 81,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 72,708 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges --Getting close to wear indicators--O/S has slight wall damage

Rear indicators slightly pale

Pass 16 May 2016 68,590 miles

nail in nsr tyre

Fail 20 May 2015 64,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust & Mounts Corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2015 64,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust & Mounts Corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 58,805 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 54,084 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 49,029 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 43,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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 KNL is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 KNL registered?

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

Is AB08 KNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 KNL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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