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H11 HVT

2008 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

34,514 mi
Last recorded34,514 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 HVT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 34,514 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge [ no cord exposed at test ] 12yrs old perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 33,371 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 32,281 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 32,281 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 31,082 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 29,734 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 28,984 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 28,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 26,818 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bushes both sides [slight play] bushes deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 26,818 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bushes both sides [slight play] bushes deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 25,634 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 23,923 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 21,622 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 19,479 miles

near side rear tyre slightly worn on edge and side wall slightly damaged

off side rear tyre has slight cit in side wall

Fail 16 Feb 2015 19,479 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

near side rear tyre slightly worn on edge and side wall slightly damaged

off side rear tyre has slight cit in side wall

Pass 18 Feb 2014 17,406 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 17,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 15,629 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 15,629 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 12,718 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 9,915 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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H11 HVT is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 H11 HVT, 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 H11 HVT registered?

H11 HVT is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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