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FA08 ONZ

2008 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,772 mi
Last recorded146,772 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 ONZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 146,772 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 142,089 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 135,548 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn low

Fail 11 Mar 2024 135,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn low

Pass 13 Mar 2023 126,788 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 126,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 116,321 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 116,321 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 107,798 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 105,070 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 99,886 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 91,310 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 91,019 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 80,392 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 70,766 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 60,914 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 53,356 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 48,395 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 42,594 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 42,594 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 31,893 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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FA08 ONZ is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FA08 ONZ, 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 FA08 ONZ registered?

FA08 ONZ is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is FA08 ONZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA08 ONZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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