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FY08 EYL

2008 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,677 mi
Last recorded113,677 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 EYL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 113,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 112,471 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 112,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 110,167 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 103,194 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 96,715 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 92,001 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 92,001 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 89,701 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 89,701 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 80,497 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,083 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 68,035 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 61,231 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 55,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2014 47,463 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 37,926 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 30,882 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 21,709 miles

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

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

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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FY08 EYL is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Green 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 FY08 EYL, 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 FY08 EYL registered?

FY08 EYL is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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