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PY08 CYU

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

114,633 mi
Last recorded114,633 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 CYU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 114,633 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger corroded/broken but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 113,904 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2023 108,145 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 108,007 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 99,597 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 92,118 miles

has engine service on dash

windscreen has crack in out side swept area

Pass 7 Nov 2020 85,730 miles

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

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

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

engine cover&under tray fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2019 80,347 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 80,290 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 78,753 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 77,556 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 76,140 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 73,600 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 69,868 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 59,386 miles

keep an eye on both front tyres. both on 3mm of tread in places. both perishing and both scrubbing inner edges slightly.

keep an eye on both rear tyres. nearside rear on 3mm of trear and offside rear on 4mm of tread. also both perishing.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 57,360 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 54,242 miles

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

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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PY08 CYU is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PY08 CYU, 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 PY08 CYU registered?

PY08 CYU is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is PY08 CYU safe to buy?

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