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YA08 FYW

2008 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,890 mi
Last recorded136,890 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 FYW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 136,890 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 132,492 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 132,492 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 127,173 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 120,300 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 120,776 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 112,221 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 102,984 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 93,641 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 85,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 78,943 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 70,605 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)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 70,605 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)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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YA08 FYW is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YA08 FYW, 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 YA08 FYW registered?

YA08 FYW is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is YA08 FYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 FYW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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