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FG08 MWJ

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

195,154 mi
Last recorded195,154 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 MWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 195,154 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 187,800 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 179,733 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 169,017 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 154,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2021 132,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes coverded in grease not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2020 123,342 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 118,078 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 108,439 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 98,201 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 97,942 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 78,135 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 66,398 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 28 Mar 2014 64,388 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 62,123 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,093 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 57,645 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offdide front tyre wall damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2011 51,703 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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FG08 MWJ 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 94.4%.

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 FG08 MWJ, 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 FG08 MWJ registered?

FG08 MWJ is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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