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YL57 LTZ

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,200 mi
Last recorded168,200 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 LTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 168,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 154,085 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 142,275 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 142,149 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn traling arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn traling arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 130,692 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 122,504 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 116,412 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 101,785 miles

Central Upper and lower undertrays fitted obscuring view of certain mot components

Fail 19 Feb 2019 101,785 miles

Central Upper and lower undertrays fitted obscuring view of certain mot components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip light (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 86,894 miles

Central Front Engine Upper and Lower Covers Fitted Obscuring View Of certain Components

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 71,275 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 71,275 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 54,833 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)

alarm system service req msg on dash

Fail 29 Feb 2016 54,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

alarm system service req msg on dash

Pass 25 May 2015 51,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 May 2014 45,142 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 39,366 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 33,944 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 33,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2011 28,318 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 21,018 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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YL57 LTZ is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc 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 YL57 LTZ, 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 YL57 LTZ registered?

YL57 LTZ is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is YL57 LTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 LTZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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