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D4 PHS

2008 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,609 mi
Last recorded99,609 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 PHS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 99,609 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 89,912 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 79,111 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 79,111 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 67,271 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 67,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 56,307 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 47,328 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 41,104 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 41,087 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2018 32,982 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 10,568 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 9,976 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 9,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 8,615 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 7,728 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 6,699 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 5,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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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D4 PHS is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D4 PHS, 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 D4 PHS registered?

D4 PHS is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is D4 PHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D4 PHS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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