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RV08 ODS

2008 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,018 mi
Last recorded125,018 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 ODS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 125,018 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 125,018 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 111,210 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to frost (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread replace asap (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 111,209 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to frost (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread replace asap (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 102,878 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 98,348 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 96,687 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 96,684 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 95,235 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 95,235 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 93,856 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 92,343 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 90,832 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 88,907 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 88,907 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 87,131 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 83,772 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 81,496 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 79,601 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 77,849 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 67,404 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ODS is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RV08 ODS, 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 ODS registered?

RV08 ODS is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is RV08 ODS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 ODS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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