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AC08 FWG

2008 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

188,850 mi
Last recorded188,850 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 FWG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 188,850 miles

Both rear tyres are more than half worn / getting low

Engine cover, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Suspension arms pins / bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Mot carried out in wet & frozen conditions

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside front tyre is more than half worn / getting low

Rear Suspension arms pins / bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 14 Feb 2023 188,849 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres are more than half worn / getting low

Engine cover, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Suspension arms pins / bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Mot carried out in wet & frozen conditions

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside front tyre is more than half worn / getting low

Rear Suspension arms pins / bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 23 Jul 2021 163,729 miles

Central exhaust and bracket missing.

damp around fuel tank.

Fail 22 Jul 2021 163,666 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust and bracket missing.

damp around fuel tank.

Pass 30 Jul 2020 129,313 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 123,394 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 113,451 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 102,747 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 97,391 miles

Advise uneven wear on tyres .

Fail 1 Dec 2016 97,258 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise front plus rear brake calliper pistons almost fully extended .

Advise uneven wear on tyres .

Front Advise condition front brake discs wearing thin plus corroded borderline .

Pass 4 Dec 2015 89,948 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 89,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 81,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 71,587 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 63,097 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 49,764 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,764 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 36,681 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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AC08 FWG is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FWG, 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 AC08 FWG registered?

AC08 FWG is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AC08 FWG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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