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LT08 VGK

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,874 mi
Last recorded159,874 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 VGK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 159,874 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 145,691 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 145,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 136,082 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 132,753 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre corroded/broke away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 126,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine-bay covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine-bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2018 119,895 miles

engine-bay covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine-bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2018 119,895 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine-bay covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine-bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2017 113,423 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner shoulder

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2016 106,686 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2015 99,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 92,528 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 92,528 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 76,858 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 76,858 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 65,387 miles

Rear brake discs scored

Fail 28 Mar 2012 65,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake discs scored

Pass 30 Mar 2011 51,323 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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LT08 VGK is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LT08 VGK, 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 LT08 VGK registered?

LT08 VGK is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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