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SC08 MXU

2008 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,561 mi
Last recorded124,561 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 MXU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 124,561 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 124,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2025 120,963 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 119,660 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 116,777 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2022 113,276 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 110,448 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 108,696 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 104,904 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 104,904 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 99,622 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 95,535 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 92,069 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 85,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2015 85,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 73,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 64,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 51,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,051 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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SC08 MXU is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SC08 MXU, 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 SC08 MXU registered?

SC08 MXU is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is SC08 MXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 MXU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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