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VX08 BKU

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,018 mi
Last recorded144,018 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 BKU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 144,018 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 144,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 136,357 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 136,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2019 125,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 225/50zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on the inner edge - 225/50zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 225/50zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on the inner edge - 225/50zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 125,155 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 225/50zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on the inner edge - 225/50zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 225/50zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on the inner edge - 225/50zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 115,184 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 102,192 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 89,192 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 89,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 76,343 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2014 63,055 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R tyres out of shapeon inner edges !

Pass 28 Mar 2013 52,367 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 52,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 43,033 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,586 miles

front tyres worn

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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VX08 BKU is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VX08 BKU, 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 VX08 BKU registered?

VX08 BKU is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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