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SB08 XGN

2008 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

108,775 mi
Last recorded108,775 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 XGN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 108,775 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 102,358 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 100,100 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 96,849 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 96,849 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 91,728 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 85,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 77,460 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 77,134 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 74,144 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 71,225 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 71,220 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge Rep/ASAP (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 69,600 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 20 Feb 2015 68,718 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 66,857 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 55,987 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 45,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,366 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 36,950 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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SB08 XGN is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 SB08 XGN, 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 SB08 XGN registered?

SB08 XGN is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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