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IIG 9238

2008 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,930 mi
Last recorded147,930 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 9238
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 147,930 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 141,380 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 135,331 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 127,809 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 121,723 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 121,723 miles

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2021 117,829 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 117,829 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 108,476 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 102,636 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 26 Jun 2019 102,636 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Jun 2018 95,220 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 86,679 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 78,100 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges advise alignment check

Fail 31 May 2016 78,100 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges advise alignment check

Pass 6 Jun 2015 66,006 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 54,967 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 54,105 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 48,103 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,129 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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IIG 9238 is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 IIG 9238, 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 IIG 9238 registered?

IIG 9238 is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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