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EX08 LUD

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,156 mi
Last recorded176,156 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 LUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 176,156 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 174,007 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 172,447 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 169,595 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 166,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 161,420 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 157,006 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 154,711 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres close to limit

slight wear offside rear anti roll link

Pass 6 Mar 2017 151,628 miles

nail offside rear tyre

rear tyres worn

slight wear offside rear anti roll link

Pass 7 Mar 2016 148,172 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 144,020 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 136,303 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 136,301 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 111,208 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 88,646 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 88,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 66,697 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 66,697 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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EX08 LUD is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey 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 EX08 LUD, 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 EX08 LUD registered?

EX08 LUD is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX08 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 LUD 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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