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AG08 VCT

2008 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

189,480 mi
Last recorded189,480 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 VCT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 189,480 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 170,680 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2019 170,680 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 159,476 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 151,865 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 141,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 126,484 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 126,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 118,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 118,949 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 76,884 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 68,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 68,259 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 68,118 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 62,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 62,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 53,879 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 44,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 44,417 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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AG08 VCT is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AG08 VCT, 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 AG08 VCT registered?

AG08 VCT is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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