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RV08 OCY

2008 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

201,600 mi
Last recorded201,600 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 OCY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 201,600 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 196,428 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 190,421 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 176,597 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 176,597 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 163,450 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 163,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner edge and worn low over rest of tyre (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

service light displayed

Pass 11 Apr 2017 149,676 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 131,328 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 131,327 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 114,453 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 98,870 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 82,202 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 63,510 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 62,248 miles

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

exhaust system corroded - worse at joints and hangers

unable to check outer sills fully due to sideskirts fitted

unable to test exhaust emissions - low emitter

Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,248 miles

exhaust system corroded - worse at joints and hangers

unable to check outer sills fully due to sideskirts fitted

unable to test exhaust emissions - low emitter

Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,551 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)

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

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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RV08 OCY 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 RV08 OCY, 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 RV08 OCY registered?

RV08 OCY is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is RV08 OCY safe to buy?

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