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FM57 HWD

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

238,357 mi
Last recorded238,357 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 HWD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 238,357 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 238,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 230,225 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 230,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 229,876 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 226,839 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 224,406 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 217,375 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 205,406 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 192,371 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 191,919 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Pass 24 Nov 2015 174,867 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 174,589 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 161,541 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 149,429 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 135,816 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 124,766 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 124,766 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 103,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre scubbing inner edge off

Pass 13 Jan 2011 83,427 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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FM57 HWD is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FM57 HWD, 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 FM57 HWD registered?

FM57 HWD is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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