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FH08 FVD

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,216 mi
Last recorded174,216 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 FVD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 174,216 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 174,216 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 166,799 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Aug 2018 166,799 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 154,629 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 144,035 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 133,728 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2015 133,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 23 Jul 2014 121,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 121,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 98,406 miles

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2012 82,059 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Jul 2012 82,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Drivers side front tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Passenger side front tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 76,334 miles

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

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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FH08 FVD is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FH08 FVD, 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 FH08 FVD registered?

FH08 FVD is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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