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AC08 GOJ

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

189,326 mi
Last recorded189,326 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 189,326 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 181,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2025 180,965 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 170,668 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 162,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 157,931 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 157,931 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 147,710 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 140,927 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 134,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 125,123 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 124,065 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 115,224 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 115,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 100,952 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & uneven wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 92,846 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 84,757 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light corrosion to exhaust system & rear coil springs

uneven wear to both rear tyres

Fail 12 Jul 2014 84,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light corrosion to exhaust system & rear coil springs

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 6 Jul 2013 77,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light corrosion to exhaust system & all coil springs

Pass 13 Jul 2012 68,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outer edges

plastic trims on sills

Pass 28 May 2011 59,991 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 GOJ is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GOJ, 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 GOJ registered?

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

Is AC08 GOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 GOJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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