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WIW 1716

2008 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

78,877 mi
Last recorded78,877 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 1716
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 78,877 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 75,354 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 70,123 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 58,603 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 60,341 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 54,948 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 54,947 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2020 50,252 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 49,177 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 45,390 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 42,221 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 39,323 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 8,894 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 29,773 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 19,935 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 18,267 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 18,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 14,865 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 11,226 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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WIW 1716 is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WIW 1716, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WIW 1716 registered?

WIW 1716 is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is WIW 1716 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIW 1716 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WIW 1716 have outstanding finance?

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