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LA08 DMV

2008 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

61,054 mi
Last recorded61,054 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 DMV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 61,054 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 56,729 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 51,628 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 50,802 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 50,801 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 49,339 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 47,603 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 45,562 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 42,142 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 42,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 37,646 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 32,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 28,228 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to split and perish

Pass 8 Jul 2014 23,458 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Jul 2013 19,090 miles

rear tyres cuts / scratch to side walls inner and outer, no cords visable

Pass 3 Jul 2012 14,523 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 9,816 miles

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

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

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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LA08 DMV is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LA08 DMV, 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 LA08 DMV registered?

LA08 DMV is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LA08 DMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 DMV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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