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SV08 PPX

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

161,197 mi
Last recorded161,197 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 PPX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 161,197 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 143,882 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 143,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 139,577 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded and very dry

Coil spring corroded All 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 1x defective and 1x temp repaired. system still secure currently (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle slightly corroded and very dry

Rear chassis legs slightly corroded and very dry

Fail 1 Jun 2023 139,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (sidewall damage) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Both inner sills slightly corroded and very dry

Coil spring corroded All 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 1x defective and 1x temp repaired. system still secure currently (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle slightly corroded and very dry

Rear chassis legs slightly corroded and very dry

Pass 27 May 2022 133,261 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays and covers fitted to the vehicle

Fail 23 May 2022 133,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays and covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 24 May 2021 125,378 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhuast hangers broken but still secure

Pass 9 Jun 2020 118,538 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 31 May 2019 111,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in plastic unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect

Pass 29 May 2018 102,779 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 102,769 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 93,657 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 90,443 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 90,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 77,192 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 62,213 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 58,750 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 58,647 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 58,647 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 49,826 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 40,373 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 30,636 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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SV08 PPX is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SV08 PPX, 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 PPX registered?

SV08 PPX is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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