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LS08 FCA

2008 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,586 mi
Last recorded124,586 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 FCA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 124,586 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 121,280 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 113,328 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 104,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 97,296 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 93,583 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 87,207 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 82,065 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 78,991 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 78,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2016 72,812 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 72,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 68,498 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 61,703 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 61,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 52,872 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 43,186 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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LS08 FCA is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LS08 FCA, 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 LS08 FCA registered?

LS08 FCA is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is LS08 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 FCA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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