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EX08 YKD

2008 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

169,392 mi
Last recorded169,392 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 YKD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 169,392 miles

Central Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Boot open catch defective, only able to open with key or driver's switch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Leak too close to exhaust system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Calliper signs of dry or old mist, but not leaking

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fog light inoperative

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 May 2026 169,391 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clamp insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Boot open catch defective, only able to open with key or driver's switch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Leak too close to exhaust system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Calliper signs of dry or old mist, but not leaking

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fog light inoperative

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2025 151,132 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 128,786 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 110,737 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 96,938 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer small crack in alloy not leaking (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front spring catching inner wheel arch shield

Pass 6 Mar 2021 84,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch cover rubbing on coil spring

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 68,839 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 67,921 miles

Offside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2018 64,903 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 60,853 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 55,586 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 50,732 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 44,755 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 38,573 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 33,421 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 25,251 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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EX08 YKD is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YKD, 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 EX08 YKD registered?

EX08 YKD is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is EX08 YKD safe to buy?

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