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JWC 779

2008 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,151 mi
Last recorded72,151 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWC 779
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 72,151 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 72,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 70,647 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 70,647 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 68,566 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 68,566 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 64,590 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wing mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2020 61,308 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge. nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 61,308 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge. nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 54,744 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 54,744 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 52,682 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 50,490 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 8 Feb 2016 50,490 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2015 49,144 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 46,100 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 43,386 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 42,188 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 42,188 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2012 38,036 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 30,745 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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JWC 779 is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JWC 779, 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 JWC 779 registered?

JWC 779 is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is JWC 779 safe to buy?

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