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YC08 JRV

2008 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

207,991 mi
Last recorded207,991 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 JRV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 207,991 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 207,991 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 184,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 184,692 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 156,592 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 156,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 135,420 miles

All tyres wearing on edges

Crash damage to offside rear door

Pass 24 Mar 2012 110,197 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 80,766 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 196 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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YC08 JRV is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YC08 JRV, 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 YC08 JRV registered?

YC08 JRV is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is YC08 JRV safe to buy?

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