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SD08 UWL

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,052 mi
Last recorded110,052 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 UWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 110,052 miles

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

Offside Front shock casing corroded

all front suspension corroded

all rear suspension corroded

brake disc back plates corroded

full exhaust system corroded

rear subframe undersealed

Pass 16 Jun 2022 108,526 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 108,523 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing From both nearside and offside (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing From both nearside and offside (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective both centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and related suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 108,450 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel fixing missing 1 x bolt missing per wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear suspension corroded through-out

Pass 16 Mar 2021 107,094 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

steering very slight roughness when running at idle

suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 105,940 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 105,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 102,166 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 98,247 miles

OSR shock absorber has slight fluid leak (misting)

Rear coil springs corroded (lower coils)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 98,247 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

OSR shock absorber has slight fluid leak (misting)

Rear coil springs corroded (lower coils)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 93,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre very close to legal limit

Offside Front Wheel has small dent on inner rim

Offside Rear Tye has cuts on inner sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre very close to legal limit

Fail 24 Mar 2017 93,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre very close to legal limit

Offside Front Wheel has small dent on inner rim

Offside Rear Tye has cuts on inner sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 23 Mar 2016 89,264 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre cut on inner edge

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 89,264 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre cut on inner edge

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 84,752 miles

OSF REAR ARM BUSH HAS SOME PLAY

OSF TYRE HAS MULTIPLE CUTS

Pass 28 Mar 2014 78,433 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,932 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 54,720 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011

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 UWL is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UWL, 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 SD08 UWL registered?

SD08 UWL is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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