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FY57 EUJ

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,086 mi
Last recorded174,086 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 EUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 174,086 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 173,859 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 157,289 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 150,179 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 150,179 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 144,371 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 144,371 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 133,881 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 111,810 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

tread distorted on rear tyres

Pass 5 Dec 2015 87,944 miles

offside and nearside rear inner brake pad appear low.

Pass 3 Jan 2015 79,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2014 72,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 72,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 64,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside and nearside front tyres worn to excess on inner most edges.

Fail 21 Jan 2013 64,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside and nearside front tyres worn to excess on inner most edges.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 51,960 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 37,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear brake disc's worn

Pass 10 Jan 2011 37,013 miles

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

Rear brake disc's worn

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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FY57 EUJ is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FY57 EUJ, 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 FY57 EUJ registered?

FY57 EUJ is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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