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PG08 UBR

2008 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

109,784 mi
Last recorded109,784 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 UBR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 109,784 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2025 102,409 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside washer weak

exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 6 Mar 2024 97,783 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 97,773 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 94,135 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 92,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 90,030 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 86,487 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 80,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 73,692 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 69,335 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 23 Feb 2016 61,397 miles

child seat fitted in rear

Pass 23 Feb 2015 53,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 46,219 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 41,908 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 33,957 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 31,438 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 30,181 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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PG08 UBR is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 PG08 UBR, 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 PG08 UBR registered?

PG08 UBR is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is PG08 UBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG08 UBR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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