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SW08 LDD

2008 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,805 mi
Last recorded118,805 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 LDD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 118,805 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 118,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear side mirror not clear view (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner no tread and outer edge wear (225/50/17) good (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner no tread and outer edges wear (225/50/17) good (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2025 110,674 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 105,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 10 May 2023 99,909 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner edges on both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 94,636 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 88,697 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

hanger broken on middle section of exhaust

Pass 5 Jun 2020 85,240 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hangers broken on middle section of exhaust

Pass 12 Jun 2019 79,919 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 79,919 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 73,289 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 67,157 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 62,748 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 58,680 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 54,833 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,634 miles

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

nsf tyre worn to 3mm + wear to inner edge

slight wear to inner edge on osf tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,975 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 35,897 miles

slight wear to inner edge of osf tyre

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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SW08 LDD is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 SW08 LDD, 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 SW08 LDD registered?

SW08 LDD is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is SW08 LDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 LDD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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