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BG58 GBZ

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

182,250 mi
Last recorded182,250 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 GBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 182,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre edge starting to wear

Fail 11 Nov 2016 182,250 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre edge starting to wear

Pass 18 Dec 2015 156,547 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 15 Dec 2015 156,546 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

windscreen cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2014 113,474 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 113,474 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm and is worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 84,334 miles

n/s/f tyre 3,5 mm tread & cut in tyrewall

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

Fail 4 Oct 2013 84,334 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 3,5 mm tread & cut in tyrewall

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

Pass 12 Sep 2012 60,099 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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BG58 GBZ is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BG58 GBZ, 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 BG58 GBZ registered?

BG58 GBZ is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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