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WL08 HFS

2008 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,403 mi
Last recorded131,403 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 HFS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 131,403 miles

Auxiliary belt slight cracking

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake backing plate insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 125,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 125,492 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 119,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 111,813 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 106,451 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 101,535 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 96,594 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 90,696 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 83,217 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 74,317 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2016 64,353 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre, edge of inner shoulder bald.

Pass 5 May 2015 56,752 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 51,669 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm 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)

offside front tyre tread cracking/pearished

Fail 9 May 2014 51,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm 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)

offside front tyre tread cracking/pearished

Pass 1 May 2013 41,627 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 34,998 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 27,800 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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WL08 HFS is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WL08 HFS, 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 WL08 HFS registered?

WL08 HFS is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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