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RE08 JXW

2008 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

198,788 mi
Last recorded198,788 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 JXW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 198,788 miles

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

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

Rear shocker top mounts corroded General corrosion on rear chassis legs and boot floor area

Fail 12 Dec 2025 198,788 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear shocker top mounts corroded General corrosion on rear chassis legs and boot floor area

Pass 12 Dec 2024 193,690 miles

General corrosion on rear chassis legs and boot floor area

Rear shocker top mounts corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 189,470 miles

General corrosion on rear chassis legs and boot floor area

Fail 14 Dec 2023 189,470 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel pipe leaking Pipe leaking behind alternator area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

General corrosion on rear chassis legs and boot floor area

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 183,222 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 172,026 miles

Slight perishing in front suspension wishbone front bushes.

Fail 10 Dec 2021 172,026 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight perishing in front suspension wishbone front bushes.

Pass 11 Dec 2020 163,385 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 163,385 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 154,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 144,035 miles

Offside front & Both rear tyres at 3.5mm & Wearing on inside.

Pass 4 Dec 2017 132,018 miles

Slight perishing in front suspension wishbone front bushes & rear trailing arm bushes. Slight wear rear brake discs.

Fail 4 Dec 2017 132,018 miles

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

Slight perishing in front suspension wishbone front bushes & rear trailing arm bushes. Slight wear rear brake discs.

Pass 6 Dec 2016 118,126 miles

Rear tyres nearing minimum on inside. Exhaust front flange fixings & intermediate bracket corroded.

Slight deterioration front suspension arm rear bushes & Rear suspension trailing arm bushes.

Fail 6 Dec 2016 118,126 miles

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

Rear tyres nearing minimum on inside. Exhaust front flange fixings & intermediate bracket corroded.

Slight deterioration front suspension arm rear bushes & Rear suspension trailing arm bushes.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both nozzles blocked. (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 107,262 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 92,153 miles

Slight perishing front suspension wishbone rear bushes & rear suspension trailing arm bushes. Minor seep offside rear shock absorber. Rear brake pads required soon.

Pass 30 Dec 2013 74,230 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 30 Dec 2013 74,230 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Nov 2012 54,755 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 51,963 miles

Rear 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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RE08 JXW is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RE08 JXW, 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 RE08 JXW registered?

RE08 JXW is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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