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S80 BJM

2008 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

254,008 mi
Last recorded254,008 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 BJM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2023 254,008 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 250,127 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 244,787 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 244,787 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 236,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 214,892 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 151,247 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 146,371 miles

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

Rear can not inspect both rear brake pipes and hoses due to under body covers

Pass 14 Oct 2016 138,044 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 127,813 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 127,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 124,828 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 124,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 120,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2013 120,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 102,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel smoke emission too low to trigger smoke meter to read them

Fail 15 Oct 2012 102,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel smoke emission too low to trigger smoke meter to read them

Pass 15 Mar 2011 61,183 miles

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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S80 BJM is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S80 BJM, 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 S80 BJM registered?

S80 BJM is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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