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RE08 VEW

2008 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,448 mi
Last recorded91,448 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 VEW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 91,448 miles

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

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))

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2023 91,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 90,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre was run deflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 89,919 miles

Offside Front tyre was run deflated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2020 89,507 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 89,485 miles

Headlamp aim too high both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components wheel arch trapped in coil spring (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 87,598 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 86,216 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 86,216 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 84,605 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 84,605 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 82,833 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 82,833 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 80,792 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 79,353 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 75,418 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 62,287 miles

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

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

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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RE08 VEW is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

RE08 VEW is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is RE08 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 VEW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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