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GU08 UXH

2008 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

270,662 mi
Last recorded270,662 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 UXH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 270,662 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 270,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 259,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 241,661 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear tie rods inner and outer bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp washers inop.

Pass 10 Mar 2020 229,493 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust bracket broken bracket on rear axle beam

rear heat shield adrift

Pass 28 Feb 2019 209,630 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 209,625 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f upper link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r 245/40/r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 189,427 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f outer disc pad (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 170,114 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 170,114 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 147,311 miles

nearside rear front trailing arm bush perished.

Fail 17 Mar 2016 147,311 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear front trailing arm bush perished.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 124,903 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 106,325 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 87,818 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 72,968 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 72,020 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 61,400 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner tread.

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 May 2011 61,400 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner tread.

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GU08 UXH is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GU08 UXH, 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 GU08 UXH registered?

GU08 UXH is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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