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DE08 PHU

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

234,250 mi
Last recorded234,250 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 PHU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 234,250 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 234,250 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 200,040 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 200,040 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 162,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 117,279 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 117,279 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2013 73,400 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 73,400 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 40,711 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 40,711 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 21,807 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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DE08 PHU is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 DE08 PHU, 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 DE08 PHU registered?

DE08 PHU is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is DE08 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 PHU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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