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RK08 XPJ

2008 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

168,776 mi
Last recorded168,776 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 XPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 168,776 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 155,701 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 140,876 miles

E.M.L. illuminated

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 140,876 miles

E.M.L. illuminated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 123,814 miles

EML LIGHT ON

N/S/REAR TYRE UNEVEN TREADWEAR ANDFLAT SPOTS

SOME IMBALANMCE NOTED FROM REAR BRAKES..N/S/REAR A BIT LOW

Pass 16 Apr 2015 110,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2015 110,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 94,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 77,844 miles

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

offside front driv eshaft inner gaitor damp

Fail 24 Apr 2013 77,844 miles

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

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

offside front driv eshaft inner gaitor damp

Pass 24 Apr 2012 61,634 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 61,626 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,114 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 46,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RK08 XPJ is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RK08 XPJ, 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 RK08 XPJ registered?

RK08 XPJ is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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