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WF08 SXP

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,772 mi
Last recorded90,772 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 SXP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 90,772 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine back side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all components under side have rusted and corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2025 90,772 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine back side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all components under side have rusted and corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 89,789 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 89,756 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 88,533 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 86,645 miles

Offside Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc arms and box sections (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2022 86,586 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc arms and box sections (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 84,239 miles

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 81,537 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear pads 60 %worn

Fail 14 Aug 2020 81,536 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear pads 60 %worn

Pass 5 Aug 2019 77,806 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 72,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres showing slight signs of perishing in tread

rear of centre exhaust support bracket weakened

Pass 7 Jun 2017 65,495 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 60,153 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 55,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 May 2015 55,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 50,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre outer wall slight cracking

Pass 31 May 2013 46,292 miles

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

both rear tyres poor condition

Fail 24 May 2013 46,042 miles

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

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

both rear tyres poor condition

Pass 29 May 2012 42,601 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 38,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 38,140 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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WF08 SXP is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WF08 SXP, 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 WF08 SXP registered?

WF08 SXP is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is WF08 SXP safe to buy?

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