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FIL 7997

2008 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

165,618 mi
Last recorded165,618 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 7997
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 165,618 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 159,442 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 151,621 miles

Fuel filler pipe damp

Pass 15 Mar 2023 144,552 miles

fuel filler pipes damp

Pass 14 Mar 2022 136,549 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded and damp ()

Pass 17 Mar 2021 128,001 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))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 128,001 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 123,726 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 114,731 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 103,771 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 91,632 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,804 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,254 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 58,427 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 52,733 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 52,733 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,174 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 50,191 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 50,191 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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FIL 7997 is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FIL 7997, 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 FIL 7997 registered?

FIL 7997 is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is FIL 7997 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 7997 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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