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S80 TUX

2008 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,093 mi
Last recorded168,093 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 TUX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 168,093 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Jul 2025 168,093 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jun 2024 159,750 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 159,750 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 138,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 128,031 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 123,583 miles

under trays fitted limited inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2019 116,719 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge

Offside Front Inner tyre edge

Pass 9 Oct 2018 110,787 miles

full under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2017 102,205 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 96,839 miles

offside and nearside front tyres inner and outer edge worn

Pass 21 Oct 2015 91,419 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 91,414 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 85,096 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 77,398 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 69,685 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 20 Apr 2012 60,794 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 50,451 miles

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

Offside 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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S80 TUX is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TUX, 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 TUX registered?

S80 TUX is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is S80 TUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S80 TUX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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