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AC08 FWA

2008 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 4414cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,745 mi
Last recorded166,745 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 FWA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,414cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 166,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 2454018 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 166,745 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 2454018 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 148,536 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective bolts weak at rear of cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 129,522 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 105,925 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 79,004 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 79,004 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad missing (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose bolts missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2015 75,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 70,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 64,420 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 59,643 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,918 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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AC08 FWA is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 4,414cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AC08 FWA, 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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AC08 FWA is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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