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P27 DRU

2008 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

72,791 mi
Last recorded72,791 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 DRU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 72,791 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 69,232 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 67,495 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 65,822 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 65,816 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 64,810 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 64,474 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 64,474 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 63,107 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 59,260 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 55,684 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 49,842 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 41,552 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Jan 2016 34,892 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Jan 2015 31,637 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 28,672 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 24,946 miles

both front tyre inside edges wearing

Pass 30 Jan 2012 21,562 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 17,397 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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P27 DRU is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P27 DRU, 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 P27 DRU registered?

P27 DRU is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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