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RA08 LZU

2008 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,721 mi
Last recorded170,721 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 LZU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 170,721 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 170,721 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 170,140 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 170,140 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 169,102 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 169,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 167,502 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2020 165,194 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 161,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 157,536 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 153,703 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 140,460 miles

both rear tyres are wearing slightly out of shape on inside edges

front brake discs are slightly worn

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2016 140,460 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres are wearing slightly out of shape on inside edges

front brake discs are slightly worn

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2015 124,646 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack in offside top corner of windscreen (not affecting drivers view of the road)

front brake discs are slightly worn

offside front tyre is wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Jul 2015 124,646 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack in offside top corner of windscreen (not affecting drivers view of the road)

front brake discs are slightly worn

offside front tyre is wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Jul 2014 107,967 miles

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

offside front tyre is wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Jul 2013 89,683 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing slightly on edges(will need attention soon)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 75,368 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is wearing slightly on inside edge

Pass 13 Jul 2011 60,384 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 60,384 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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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RA08 LZU is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RA08 LZU, 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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RA08 LZU is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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