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AC08 GKN

2008 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,945 mi
Last recorded115,945 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GKN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 115,945 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 115,945 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 102,259 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 85,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 79,492 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stay arm bushs starting to split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 77,799 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 74,437 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out off shape on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly out off shape on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2018 70,037 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape inner edge

Offside Front tyre getting low inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2017 63,147 miles

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

n/s/r trailing front bush spliting

Fail 19 Sep 2017 63,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r trailing front bush spliting

Pass 21 Sep 2016 57,699 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 57,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 46,817 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 40,282 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 37,016 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 32,195 miles

n/s/r tyre w rated others y rated

Pass 2 Nov 2011 28,969 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 25,471 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 GKN 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 AC08 GKN, 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 GKN is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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