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YS08 YRU

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

133,209 mi
Last recorded133,209 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 YRU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 133,209 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 129,076 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 121,611 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 113,877 miles

Central Exhaust bracket on pipe broken

Pass 23 Jun 2022 109,517 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp cleaning device not working

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 103,981 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 101,007 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 97,848 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 97,848 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn large trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm exposed cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm exposed cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 90,258 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 83,507 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 77,362 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 69,777 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 62,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 53,811 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,530 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 37,110 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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YS08 YRU is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS08 YRU, 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 YS08 YRU registered?

YS08 YRU is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is YS08 YRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 YRU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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