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BN08 CVG

2008 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,711 mi
Last recorded166,711 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 CVG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 166,711 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2015 166,701 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 158,555 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 158,494 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

heavy oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 128,760 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 127,796 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 123,845 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 120,583 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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BN08 CVG is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BN08 CVG, 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 BN08 CVG registered?

BN08 CVG is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is BN08 CVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 CVG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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