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DA08 AJY

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,097 mi
Last recorded70,097 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 AJY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 70,097 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 67,543 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Wipers smearing

Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,568 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2015 60,568 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

advise n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,060 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,690 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 36,502 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 36,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 29,179 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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DA08 AJY is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DA08 AJY, 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 DA08 AJY registered?

DA08 AJY is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is DA08 AJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA08 AJY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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