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R888 JEF

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

101,018 mi
Last recorded101,018 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 JEF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 101,018 miles

Exhaust mounting defective towards rear, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner both tyres worn slightly,

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule for most brake flexi, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides also mbp part of brake flexi,s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 95,239 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 95,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 92,970 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 92,502 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 91,123 miles

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 87,139 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 85,748 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 81,074 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 74,624 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 67,426 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 25 Mar 2016 62,692 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 50,585 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 42,317 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,058 miles

nearside and offside front tyre inner edge wearing thin.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 25,159 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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R888 JEF 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 R888 JEF, 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 R888 JEF registered?

R888 JEF is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is R888 JEF safe to buy?

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