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HV08 KOJ

2008 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

193,009 mi
Last recorded193,009 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 KOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 193,009 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 187,803 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 182,028 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 182,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 176,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 176,058 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 166,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 156,072 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 156,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 145,481 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 145,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 129,284 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 128,841 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2018 125,433 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 119,688 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 118,491 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 118,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 117,138 miles

N/S Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 113,033 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 104,500 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 93,766 miles

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

cut in wall o/s/f tyre

front number plate poor condition

Fail 9 Feb 2012 93,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

cut in wall o/s/f tyre

front number plate poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2011 75,749 miles

front discs heavily lipped

front number plate showing fading

marks across windscreen

n/s door sill at rear end torn showing an edge

oil misting showing n/s/f shocker

side repeter light loose in door mirror o/s

tear in n/s/f tyre sidewall no cord showing

tear in o/s/r tyre sidewall no cord showing

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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HV08 KOJ is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HV08 KOJ, 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 HV08 KOJ registered?

HV08 KOJ is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is HV08 KOJ safe to buy?

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