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NG08 PVW

2008 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,154 mi
Last recorded82,154 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 PVW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 82,154 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 79,383 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 76,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 75,973 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 74,514 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 72,272 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 72,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 71,605 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 71,602 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 70,140 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 70,140 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 69,743 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 69,442 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 69,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 69,010 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 68,080 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 66,974 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 65,551 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 62,847 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 62,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 62,838 miles

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

airbag light on

front discs pitted

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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NG08 PVW is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NG08 PVW, 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 NG08 PVW registered?

NG08 PVW is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is NG08 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG08 PVW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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