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SW57 EPX

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

319,378 mi
Last recorded319,378 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 EPX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2025 319,378 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective corrodede/broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front front sub-frame and suspension components heavily corroded

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x 1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle and suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2018 298,763 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 298,763 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 241,969 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 241,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 179,976 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 179,976 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 156,299 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 152,894 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 126,888 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 97,016 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 96,314 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 69,507 miles

heat tray under car insecure

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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SW57 EPX is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SW57 EPX, 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 SW57 EPX registered?

SW57 EPX is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is SW57 EPX safe to buy?

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