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AK08 BST

2008 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

94,619 mi
Last recorded94,619 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 BST
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 94,619 miles

Engine oil level reading low

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre under-inflated

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jul 2024 94,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Engine oil level reading low

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre under-inflated

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jul 2023 91,872 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 90,918 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 89,129 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 86,867 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 83,990 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 80,060 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 75,427 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 67,882 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepped slightly

Offside Rear tyre stepped slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2015 58,537 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 49,840 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 41,504 miles

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 12 Jul 2012 31,757 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 25,676 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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AK08 BST is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AK08 BST, 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 AK08 BST registered?

AK08 BST is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is AK08 BST safe to buy?

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