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BG58 UFZ

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

207,785 mi
Last recorded207,785 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 UFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 207,785 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 207,641 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 207,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 194,607 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 194,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 185,999 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 175,418 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 175,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 165,991 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 159,114 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 159,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 148,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit just ok due to tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both rear tyres inner tread miss shaped on inner edges

Fail 13 Mar 2018 148,919 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit just ok due to tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both rear tyres inner tread miss shaped on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2017 135,833 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 135,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 126,098 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2011 81,537 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 UFZ is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UFZ, 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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BG58 UFZ is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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