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GL08 ERK

2008 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,931 mi
Last recorded144,931 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 ERK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 144,931 miles

Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 142,856 miles

Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 142,851 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Wing mirror indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 137,602 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 133,945 miles

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

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

upper and lower engine covers fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2020 133,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

upper and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 120,279 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

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

Oil leak from engine

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 117,717 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust system heavily corroded

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

Oil leak From engine

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 102,720 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 94,519 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 89,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 80,510 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 63,099 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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GL08 ERK is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GL08 ERK, 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 GL08 ERK registered?

GL08 ERK is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is GL08 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 ERK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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