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SV08 ZWL

2008 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,979 mi
Last recorded124,979 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 ZWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 124,979 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 117,890 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 117,890 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 113,014 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 109,111 miles

E.M.L. on

Exhaust mounting bracket broken,system is still adequately supported

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing?

Pass 11 Apr 2017 96,380 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play & slightly rough (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 96,380 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play & slightly rough (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 83,476 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 83,476 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 72,175 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,374 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 44,921 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 35,049 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 23,118 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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SV08 ZWL is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZWL, 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 ZWL registered?

SV08 ZWL is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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