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YY08 FKG

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,916 mi
Last recorded165,916 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 FKG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 165,916 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 165,916 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery sign illuminate

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 May 2020 163,868 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 163,868 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 161,183 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 157,709 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 152,912 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 142,667 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 142,667 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 May 2015 132,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 132,147 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 126,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 126,706 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 111,115 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 63,523 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 38,028 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 32,306 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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YY08 FKG is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YY08 FKG, 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 YY08 FKG registered?

YY08 FKG is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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