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BAM 805K

2008 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,156 mi
Last recorded60,156 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAM 805K
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 60,156 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 51,191 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 41,969 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 41,969 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 38,321 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 33,135 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 32,491 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 32,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Dec 2019 32,370 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 32,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 31,447 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 29,292 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 26,804 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 24,070 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 24,070 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 21,613 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 18,287 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 15,547 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 13,954 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 11,611 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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BAM 805K is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol 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 BAM 805K, 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 BAM 805K registered?

BAM 805K is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is BAM 805K safe to buy?

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