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V3 DFW

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,852 mi
Last recorded94,852 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 DFW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 94,852 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both central exhaust mountings broken, system secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bushes in rear suspension trailing arms worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 83,551 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 74,664 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 74,038 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 74,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 73,479 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 73,032 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 72,555 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 70,630 miles

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 inner edge worn bald and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened main trailing arm frame bent and distorted, no cracks. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 66,952 miles

o/s/r bumper damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2017 64,219 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 64,219 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 55,497 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 45,814 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 39,252 miles

emissions visual only f.a.s not detected

Pass 24 Dec 2012 33,077 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 21,639 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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V3 DFW is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 V3 DFW, 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 V3 DFW registered?

V3 DFW is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is V3 DFW safe to buy?

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