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BF08 ZSP

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

198,065 mi
Last recorded198,065 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 ZSP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 198,065 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Mounting is broken off. (System is still secure). (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated UPPER JOINT - rubber is slightly split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Outer body sills - inspections are limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections are limited because of covers.

Fail 14 Aug 2023 198,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Mounting is broken off. (System is still secure). (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated UPPER JOINT - rubber is slightly split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Outer body sills - inspections are limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections are limited because of covers.

Pass 15 Aug 2022 190,274 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 190,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 182,070 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 172,149 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 140,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 140,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 102,411 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2017 81,967 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 81,482 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 56,426 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 47,682 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 39,039 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 34,756 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,549 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,860 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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BF08 ZSP is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BF08 ZSP, 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 BF08 ZSP registered?

BF08 ZSP is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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