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YT08 NBY

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,706 mi
Last recorded124,706 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 NBY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 124,706 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 118,459 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front tyre nearing wear band indicator

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside rear tyres worn slightly out of shape over tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

washers poor clears screen ok

Pass 6 Jun 2024 113,761 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 113,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 108,167 miles

Wipers poor but clears screen ok

Pass 22 Jun 2022 100,162 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 93,662 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 86,417 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 78,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 71,827 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 71,827 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 62,492 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 62,492 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 50,103 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 38,951 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 38,549 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 36,051 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 28,483 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 16,705 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 13,812 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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YT08 NBY is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YT08 NBY, 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 YT08 NBY registered?

YT08 NBY is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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