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GU58 PVZ

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,898 mi
Last recorded135,898 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 PVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 135,898 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 127,645 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 120,548 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 113,287 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 104,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 96,984 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 87,077 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 76,449 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 69,349 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut between tread

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 69,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative low fluid level (1.7.2)

Offside Rear tyre wear on inner edge

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 65,252 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

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

Rear brakes discs wearing thin

Pass 10 Aug 2015 57,742 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Fail 10 Aug 2015 57,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2014 49,319 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 49,319 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 44,829 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 44,829 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 37,472 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 37,472 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 28,885 miles

uNABLE TO OBSERVE COMPLETE STEERING SYSTEM DUE TO LOWER ENGINE COVER FITTED

Fail 8 Sep 2011 28,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

uNABLE TO OBSERVE COMPLETE STEERING SYSTEM DUE TO LOWER ENGINE COVER FITTED

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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GU58 PVZ is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU58 PVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU58 PVZ?

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What year was GU58 PVZ registered?

GU58 PVZ is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 6 September 2008.

Is GU58 PVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU58 PVZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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