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DK08 YDJ

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,144 mi
Last recorded130,144 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 YDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 130,144 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust flange fixings weak.

Pass 17 Apr 2025 129,745 miles

Nearside Front Outer marker light inop.

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

centre exhaust flange fixings corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2024 128,434 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 128,434 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 119,759 miles

Front undertray obscuring view.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust flange weak/corroded.

Pass 7 Apr 2022 107,864 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 97,922 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear no plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play in n/s/f track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 97,922 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r fit new bulb orange offset at test (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear no plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play in n/s/f track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 88,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Washers leaking from washer bottle area.

Pass 4 Apr 2019 76,495 miles

front discs lipped

rear no plate cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2018 63,994 miles

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

some water ingress to front and rear no plates

Fail 5 Apr 2018 63,994 miles

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

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

some water ingress to front and rear no plates

Pass 11 Apr 2017 54,275 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 53,862 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 52,432 miles

o/s/f outer door handle sticks at times

Pass 10 Apr 2014 50,105 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 47,668 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,761 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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DK08 YDJ is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc 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 DK08 YDJ, 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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DK08 YDJ is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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