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R666 VEP

2008 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

181,175 mi
Last recorded181,175 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 VEP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 181,175 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 176,330 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 163,547 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 150,510 miles

Central surface corrosion on underside and components

Central suspension rubber joints and bushes beginning to crack and perish

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit for mot test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 150,510 miles

Central surface corrosion on underside and components

Central suspension rubber joints and bushes beginning to crack and perish

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit for mot test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 150,424 miles

Central Front suspension rubbers beginning to crack and perish

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 150,424 miles

Central Front suspension rubbers beginning to crack and perish

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 150,240 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 149,539 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 149,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 142,146 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 133,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 124,944 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 124,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2016 121,919 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 110,190 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 110,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 98,705 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 85,771 miles

both front tyres on limit on edges

both rear tyres nearing limit

Pass 31 Jul 2012 69,516 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 60,330 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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R666 VEP is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R666 VEP, 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 R666 VEP registered?

R666 VEP is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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The MOT history for R666 VEP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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