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WJ08 YCC

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

208,574 mi
Last recorded208,574 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 YCC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 208,574 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 208,574 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 196,645 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 196,644 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 188,804 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlamps frosty lens

Fail 5 Mar 2024 188,803 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

both front headlamps frosty lens

Pass 3 Mar 2023 179,996 miles

both rear tyres slightly misshaped inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2023 179,994 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres slightly misshaped inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2022 171,598 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 171,598 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 162,298 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 162,298 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 155,650 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/Side & N/Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 155,650 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/Side & N/Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 143,540 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/Side & N/Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 133,924 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 123,629 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 123,629 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/r (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r has cracks in tread (no cords showing)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 107,313 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front washer bottle leaking

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 107,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front washer bottle leaking

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 90,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 75,759 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 75,589 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 61,445 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,422 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,213 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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WJ08 YCC is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 WJ08 YCC, 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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WJ08 YCC is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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