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BG08 LKM

2008 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,459 mi
Last recorded157,459 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 LKM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 157,459 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 150,008 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 146,491 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 112,211 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 112,211 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 95,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

No recordable emissions noted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 86,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 86,607 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 75,651 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2013 64,427 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 55,378 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,043 miles

Centre seat childseat fitted. Unable to fully assess seatbelt.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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BG08 LKM is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG08 LKM, 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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BG08 LKM is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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