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SC08 MXY

2008 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,179 mi
Last recorded108,179 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 108,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 108,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 103,201 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 103,201 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 100,419 miles

Underbody corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2021 97,475 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2020 95,770 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 92,544 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 87,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 83,606 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 78,690 miles

undertrays engine covers fitted sills covered in plastic

Pass 3 Jun 2015 74,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 65,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2013 57,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 57,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2012 46,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,256 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 MXY 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 77.8%.

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 SC08 MXY, 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 MXY registered?

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

Is SC08 MXY safe to buy?

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