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BU08 ONT

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

150,376 mi
Last recorded150,376 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 ONT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 150,376 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 150,373 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking from washer bottle (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 138,743 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 138,557 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 125,758 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 111,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 100,863 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 90,827 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 86,996 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 82,801 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 69,813 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 69,312 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 69,312 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 65,244 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2015 58,212 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 51,198 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,618 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 36,966 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 28,951 miles

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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BU08 ONT is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BU08 ONT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU08 ONT registered?

BU08 ONT is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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The MOT history for BU08 ONT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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