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NSU 174

2008 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,782 mi
Last recorded120,782 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSU 174
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 120,782 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 115,661 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Apr 2025 115,660 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2024 109,054 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 100,494 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 91,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 91,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 84,353 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 77,127 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 77,127 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 70,068 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 70,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 59,544 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 50,546 miles

Front tyres inner edges worn

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Rear bumper accident damage

battery cover missing

engine under tray damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2017 50,546 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front tyres inner edges worn

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively bracket detached and insecure (3.4.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Rear bumper accident damage

battery cover missing

engine under tray damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2016 39,405 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 30,048 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 30,039 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 23,047 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 23,047 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 20,971 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 20,971 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 17,441 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 11,681 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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NSU 174 is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NSU 174, 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 NSU 174 registered?

NSU 174 is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is NSU 174 safe to buy?

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