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V8 AWD

2008 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 4414cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,463 mi
Last recorded150,463 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 AWD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,414cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 150,463 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 145,311 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 140,407 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 130,506 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 119,348 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 112,675 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 107,134 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 107,134 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 97,040 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 85,902 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 85,902 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,059 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 62,284 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 50,880 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 50,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 38,474 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 27,306 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 16,460 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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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V8 AWD is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Black with a 4,414cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V8 AWD, 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 V8 AWD registered?

V8 AWD is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is V8 AWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 AWD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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