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AK58 OTY

2008 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

187,069 mi
Last recorded187,069 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 OTY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 187,069 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 181,261 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 171,059 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 171,059 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 162,774 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 154,150 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 154,150 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 145,620 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 140,219 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 134,452 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 128,039 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 114,058 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 114,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 102,045 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 96,182 miles

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

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

front discs corroded and lipped at inner faces

Pass 20 Jan 2014 86,197 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 82,280 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 72,507 miles

nearside rear trailing arm bush is starting to pull away

offside rear tyre wearing badly on the inside edge

rear brake imbalance 85 over 100

three different makes of tyre fitted to vehicle

Fail 21 Aug 2012 72,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear trailing arm bush is starting to pull away

offside rear tyre wearing badly in the inside edge

rear brake imbalance 85 over 100

three different makes of tyre fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,957 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 58,957 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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AK58 OTY is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Black 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 AK58 OTY, 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 AK58 OTY registered?

AK58 OTY is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AK58 OTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 OTY 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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