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P29 DGS

2008 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,310 mi
Last recorded101,310 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 DGS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 101,310 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 101,292 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 97,791 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 87,229 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 78,656 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 78,649 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 71,165 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 71,161 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020 66,992 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 62,095 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 62,095 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged drivers, slight fluffing on edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 55,548 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 55,548 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 50,169 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 6 Jun 2017 50,169 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 20 May 2016 43,211 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 32,854 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 32,853 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 26,962 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 26,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 23,473 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 19,542 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 31 Oct 2011 16,363 miles

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

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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P29 DGS is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P29 DGS, 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 P29 DGS registered?

P29 DGS is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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