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LA08 DNF

2008 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,767 mi
Last recorded117,767 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 DNF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 117,767 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 107,554 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 94,970 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 94,949 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 88,214 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 81,860 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 76,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracks on tread area

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 76,359 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracks on tread area

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 67,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracks on tread area

Pass 6 Jun 2018 62,107 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 56,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 56,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 49,405 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 45,085 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 42,324 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 42,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres are worn on the inside edge

Pass 20 Jun 2013 38,451 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

removed nearside headlight. Refitted bulb correctly. Refit. Adjusted beam

wipers are poor

Fail 20 Jun 2013 38,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

removed nearside headlight. Refitted bulb correctly. Refit. Adjusted beam

wipers are poor

Pass 22 Jun 2012 34,211 miles

nsf tyre damaged on outer sidewall

undershields fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2011 28,284 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)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 DNF is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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