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PJ08 VZR

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,209 mi
Last recorded103,209 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 VZR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 103,209 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 103,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 101,439 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 100,453 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 93,754 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 93,754 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 90,080 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 85,537 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 63,732 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 63,732 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.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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PJ08 VZR is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PJ08 VZR, 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 PJ08 VZR registered?

PJ08 VZR is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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