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AC08 GNU

2008 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

170,357 mi
Last recorded170,357 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 170,357 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 169,387 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 167,483 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 165,999 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 164,866 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 163,200 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 161,360 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 159,740 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 157,476 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 155,565 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 154,143 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 152,320 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 126,281 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 83,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 53,939 miles

slight scratching to windscreen.

Fail 20 May 2011 38,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2011 38,084 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 GNU is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GNU, 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 GNU registered?

AC08 GNU is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is AC08 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 GNU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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