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SD08 DXB

2008 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,135 mi
Last recorded122,135 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 DXB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 122,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 105,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 105,348 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 92,074 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 79,826 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 79,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged loose glass

Pass 16 Feb 2021 75,987 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 72,692 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 72,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Oct 2018 68,408 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2

Pass 23 Oct 2017 65,171 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads low

Fail 23 Oct 2017 65,171 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Sep 2016 59,630 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 56,286 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Brake discs - worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Mar 2015 52,257 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 45,547 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,884 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 31,149 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,937 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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SD08 DXB is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SD08 DXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SD08 DXB?

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What year was SD08 DXB registered?

SD08 DXB is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is SD08 DXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD08 DXB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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