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Y121 DMP

2008 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

214,219 mi
Last recorded214,219 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY121 DMP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 214,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion to underbody and suspension parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 199,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 199,215 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 183,559 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 162,923 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 145,495 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 124,907 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 117,630 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 114,317 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 110,663 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 110,662 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 100,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6-3mm and wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both lipped. (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 87,161 miles

Offside Rear Tyer wearing on inner edge.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both rear. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 87,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyer wearing on inner edge.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both rear. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 71,983 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 69,186 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 58,088 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 58,086 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 47,703 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 47,703 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 35,555 miles

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

engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

o/s/f outer side light inop

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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Y121 DMP is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y121 DMP, 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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Y121 DMP is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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