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YB57 WBW

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

145,076 mi
Last recorded145,076 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 WBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 145,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering heavy when engine is at idle speed

Pass 11 Aug 2025 134,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 124,049 miles

power steering feel slightly heavy,but does not adversely effect steering.

Pass 26 Jul 2023 113,044 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres, both on inner (5.2.3 (e))

power steering feels slightly heavy, but dose not adversely effect steering.

Fail 24 Jul 2023 113,035 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres, both on inner (5.2.3 (e))

power steering feels slightly heavy, but dose not adversely effect steering.

Pass 28 Jul 2022 103,641 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges and cut in side wall,but not deep enough to fail. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light And repaired with tape (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Power steering feels slightly heavy,but steering not adversely affected.

Fail 28 Jul 2022 103,636 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges and cut in side wall,but not deep enough to fail. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light And repaired with tape (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Power steering feels slightly heavy,but steering not adversely affected.

Pass 6 Aug 2021 94,501 miles

power steering feels slightly heavy, but steering not adversely affected

Fail 5 Aug 2021 94,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

power steering feels slightly heavy, but steering not adversely affected

Pass 11 Aug 2020 85,329 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2019 79,540 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 79,537 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction parking permit (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2018 79,123 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 76,504 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 75,535 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 73,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 24 Apr 2015 73,758 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 23 Apr 2014 73,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 73,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 71,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 71,982 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 71,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2011 70,179 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 70,034 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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YB57 WBW is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YB57 WBW, 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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YB57 WBW is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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