2008 Volvo S80 · 2,470 MOT tests
2008 Volvo S80 reliability
2008 Volvo S80s fail 29.3% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 14 S80 years (2,470 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S80s: 30.5%)
- 29.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S80s: 30.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 130,098
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,470
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 74% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Volvo S80
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15%
- Suspension9.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.2%
- Tyres5.4%
- Brakes3.8%
- Body, chassis and structure3.8%
- Steering2.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.57%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.55%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.11%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.06%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.98%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.9%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.68%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.46%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.65%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.52%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.51%)
Other years
Every Volvo S80 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Volvo S80 reliable?
2008 Volvo S80s fail 29.3% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 14 S80 years (2,470 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Volvo S80 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.57% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (2.55% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (2.11% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Volvo S80 have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Volvo S80 shows 130,098 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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