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AM08 EYG

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

205,778 mi
Last recorded205,778 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 EYG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 205,778 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 189,412 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin PAIR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PAIR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 189,412 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively PAIR (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin PAIR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PAIR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 175,644 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 166,023 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 166,016 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 157,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On The Limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 157,528 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On The Limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 148,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 139,360 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 139,252 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 129,104 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 107,928 miles

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped/worn

front tyres slightly bald on inner edges

power steering pump noisy when turning the steering wheel

rear tyres excessively bald on inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2016 109,089 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside rear tyre excessively bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2015 94,777 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked ,wearing off on inside

Offside Rear tyre treads cracked ,wearing on inside

Pass 1 Dec 2014 85,373 miles

Both rear tyres BOLD on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 74,420 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 64,055 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 60,069 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 48,138 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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AM08 EYG is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AM08 EYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM08 EYG registered?

AM08 EYG is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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