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AY57 JVU

2008 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

186,442 mi
Last recorded186,442 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 JVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 186,442 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 175,697 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under trey fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all under car surface corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2022 169,749 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 158,451 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 142,357 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside has general age related corroion or has been covvered with underseal in various areas

Pass 26 Nov 2019 135,355 miles

Front n/s & o/s discs surface rust

Pass 1 Dec 2018 132,562 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

vehicle under body has been coated with under seal including under body components and all brake & fuel pipes

Pass 9 Dec 2017 124,217 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 118,932 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 107,144 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 96,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 96,058 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 84,050 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 72,530 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 58,867 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 43,331 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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AY57 JVU is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AY57 JVU, 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 AY57 JVU registered?

AY57 JVU is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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