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YY08 UHJ

2008 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,283 mi
Last recorded144,283 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 UHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 144,283 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 130,367 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 116,628 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2012 100,244 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 100,244 miles

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

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 UHJ is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UHJ, 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 UHJ registered?

YY08 UHJ is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is YY08 UHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY08 UHJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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