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SW08 YDF

2008 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

272,032 mi
Last recorded272,032 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 YDF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 272,032 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 272,032 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 252,749 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 252,574 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 236,691 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 236,690 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 230,528 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle section x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 205/60 r16 92V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 205/60 r16 92V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 224,165 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 224,165 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 213,514 miles

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

Maximum park brake effort not achieved due to premature lock up (EPB)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Oct 2017 213,514 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Maximum park brake effort not achieved due to premature lock up (EPB)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 205,383 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 199,764 miles

Child seat fitted at rear not allowing inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads wearing low

OSR tyre wearing low

Sat nav removed from windscreen

Fail 29 Aug 2015 199,764 miles

Child seat fitted at rear not allowing inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSR tyre wearing low

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sat nav removed from windscreen

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 YDF is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 SW08 YDF, 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 YDF registered?

SW08 YDF is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is SW08 YDF safe to buy?

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