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YY08 HWJ

2008 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,056 mi
Last recorded139,056 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 139,056 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 139,056 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 131,620 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 119,252 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 114,191 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 106,576 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 103,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 93,708 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 84,871 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 84,871 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing clicking when rotated

Pass 21 Apr 2017 77,115 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 77,095 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 69,644 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 61,486 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 53,436 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 44,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2012 35,371 miles

both front tyres worn on edges - pressures ?

Pass 11 Apr 2011 26,878 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 HWJ is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YY08 HWJ, 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 HWJ registered?

YY08 HWJ is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is YY08 HWJ safe to buy?

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