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SV08 KVL

2008 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

108,143 mi
Last recorded108,143 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 KVL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 108,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

most rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 101,860 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2023 94,561 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 94,559 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 72,229 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 50,247 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 47,906 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 44,412 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 41,210 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 38,019 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 34,524 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 31,738 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 28,029 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 24,187 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 21,093 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyre pressures low

Pass 11 Jan 2012 18,968 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 17,348 miles

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

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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SV08 KVL is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SV08 KVL, 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 SV08 KVL registered?

SV08 KVL is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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