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OU58 BVA

2008 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

192,828 mi
Last recorded192,828 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 BVA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 192,828 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 187,439 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 175,479 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 164,947 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 153,686 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 153,686 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 138,909 miles

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

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))

Fail 24 May 2021 138,909 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 122,457 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 122,456 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 111,122 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 111,122 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 102,984 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 102,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 90,590 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 90,589 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 77,409 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 77,409 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 64,659 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2015 64,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,097 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,652 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,706 miles

both front tyres bald on extreme inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2012 26,536 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres bald on extreme inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2011 14,957 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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OU58 BVA is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OU58 BVA, 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 OU58 BVA registered?

OU58 BVA is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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