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OU58 BVB

2008 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,355 mi
Last recorded72,355 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 72,355 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 72,355 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2025 72,029 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 72,018 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 50 17 98Y Michelin (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 68,080 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 63,064 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 57,773 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Apr 2022 57,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 May 2021 51,456 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 47,964 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2020 47,964 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel flap defective it dosent release (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S Rear door enable to open from inside.

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 42,889 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 37,152 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 May 2017 31,969 miles

UNDERCOVERS FITTED

Pass 3 Jun 2016 27,572 miles

Centre Lower Vehicle floor pan has damage caused by impact

Engine Covers

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge indicates heavy wear (4.1.E.1)

Sill trims fitted

Under Trays

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 27,572 miles

Centre Lower Vehicle floor pan has damage caused by impact

Engine Covers

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge indicates heavy wear (4.1.E.1)

Sill trims fitted

Under Trays

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 24,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on shoulder/sidewall

full sill trims fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2014 22,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Jul 2014 22,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2013 19,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 15,422 miles

nsr tyre bald on inner edge, cracking on outer edge

osr tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2011 11,717 miles

nsr tyre worn on inside edge

nsr tyre worn on iside edge

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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OU58 BVB is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OU58 BVB, 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 BVB registered?

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

Is OU58 BVB safe to buy?

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