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GL57 JXH

2008 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,523 mi
Last recorded136,523 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 JXH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 136,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 136,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 124,526 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 114,195 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed both sides not opening correctly on central locking (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 114,189 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed both sides not opening correctly on central locking (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 104,405 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Too much oil in engine.

Fail 26 Oct 2020 104,405 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Too much oil in engine.

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 96,160 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service warning on dash.

Spare tyre defective pressure low ()

Pass 23 May 2018 84,447 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 78,358 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 73,186 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 73,149 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 66,148 miles

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

offside front plastic inner wheel arch rubbing on coil spring

Pass 21 Jan 2014 59,475 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 53,273 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 45,296 miles

Undertrays fitted engine and sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Jan 2012 45,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Undertrays fitted engine and sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Jan 2011 37,767 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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GL57 JXH is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Silver 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 GL57 JXH, 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 GL57 JXH registered?

GL57 JXH is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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