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MV08 DDU

2008 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,324 mi
Last recorded155,324 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 DDU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 155,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

noise from steering when turning

Fail 9 Oct 2025 155,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

noise from steering when turning

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 153,721 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 146,468 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))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 137,384 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 129,526 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 129,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2020 124,698 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 112,202 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 92,548 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 92,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 75,207 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 62,390 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 62,383 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 49,461 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 37,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 31,586 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 28,150 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 22,611 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 16,441 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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MV08 DDU is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MV08 DDU, 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 MV08 DDU registered?

MV08 DDU is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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