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DS08 DHC

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

184,096 mi
Last recorded184,096 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 DHC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 184,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 172,102 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 167,187 miles

Front windscreen stone chip

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres x 2 edges worn

Pass 22 Oct 2020 160,507 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Front windscreen has stone chip

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 149,991 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

warning light displayed on dash

Pass 8 Nov 2017 137,278 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 128,956 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 128,956 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 117,404 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 103,316 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 90,586 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 73,808 miles

BRAKE FLUID GETTING LOW

N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW 2MM LEFT ON TYRE

O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW 2.5MM LEFT ON TYRE

Pass 21 Oct 2011 55,957 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 55,481 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 55,481 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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DS08 DHC is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DS08 DHC, 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 DS08 DHC registered?

DS08 DHC is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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