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GV58 BVJ

2008 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,520 mi
Last recorded98,520 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 BVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 98,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

service due lamp on

Pass 13 Oct 2023 95,272 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 91,046 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 91,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 87,796 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 83,599 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 79,219 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 73,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm showing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm showing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm showing , also sidewall perishing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 73,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm showing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm showing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm showing , also sidewall perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,259 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 68,803 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 22 Oct 2015 68,598 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2014 59,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non genuine fuel cap fitted

OSR tyre starting to perish

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 42,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2011 33,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 33,282 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
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GV58 BVJ is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GV58 BVJ, 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 GV58 BVJ registered?

GV58 BVJ is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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