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FG58 MHU

2008 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,772 mi
Last recorded184,772 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 MHU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 184,772 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 184,732 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 181,267 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 181,264 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 176,573 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 176,573 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 158,110 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 158,110 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 147,312 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 147,312 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 139,230 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 130,318 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 119,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 98,272 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 86,964 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 86,964 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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FG58 MHU is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG58 MHU, 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 FG58 MHU registered?

FG58 MHU is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 November 2008.

Is FG58 MHU safe to buy?

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