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BN08 CVH

2008 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,134 mi
Last recorded145,134 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 CVH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 145,134 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 136,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 132,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s and o/s rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2015 128,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 119,192 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 111,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 111,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 101,584 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 87,357 miles

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

power steering seems to be stiff but does operate

Fail 18 Dec 2012 87,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

power steering seems to be stiff but does operate

Pass 3 Aug 2011 55,000 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 CVH is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CVH, 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 CVH registered?

BN08 CVH is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is BN08 CVH safe to buy?

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