2008 Volvo S80 2.4L Diesel · SP58 YMK
2008 Volvo S80 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 123,144 miles. MOT valid until 03 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S80
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP58 YMK Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2026
- 123,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP58 YMK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo S80 (SP58 YMK) between September 2011 and November 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
SP58 YMK Mileage History
- 22/09/201144,706 mi
- 01/10/201254,014 mi+9,308 mi
- 26/09/201360,027 mi+6,013 mi
- 04/09/201466,826 mi+6,799 mi
- 02/10/201573,430 mi+6,604 mi
- 23/09/201680,398 mi+6,968 mi
- 06/09/201786,555 mi+6,157 mi
- 19/09/201892,630 mi+6,075 mi
- 17/09/201997,773 mi+5,143 mi
- 11/09/2020101,864 mi+4,091 mi
- 07/09/2021106,114 mi+4,250 mi
- 07/09/2021106,126 mi+12 mi
- 07/09/2022110,146 mi+4,020 mi
- 07/09/2022110,164 mi+18 mi
- 15/09/2023113,870 mi+3,706 mi
- 11/09/2024117,350 mi+3,480 mi
- 02/10/2025121,103 mi+3,753 mi
- 03/10/2025121,119 mi+16 mi
- 31/10/2026123,127 mi+2,008 mi
- 04/11/2026123,144 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 5,188 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Fuel dilution on D5 diesel - rising oil and runaway idle riskSerious
DVSA’s recall record for the S80 of this era states plainly that oil could rise above maximum from overfilling and/or fuel dilution, letting the engine hold or increase speed after the throttle is released and, in extreme cases, run on after switch-off. Owners' Club threads on the 2.0D/D5 cars show the day-to-day version: a rough, shaking idle where the members immediately suspect a leaking injector - at roughly £300 a time. Short urban runs made it a fleet-killer; verify oil history on any diesel you test.
- Sunroof and body drain water leaks into sills and footwellsModerate
The Owners' Club has S80 owners chasing sloshing in the driver’s sill and a soaked rear footwell with no obvious entry, one discovering windscreen-edge leaks tracking into the cabin. FnF’s Volvo drain guide sets out the mechanical reason: on the S80/V70/XC70 generation the front sunroof drains exit behind the front wheels through a 90-degree elbow that clogs or slips off, while rear drains dump into the trunk area. Water in the footwell soaks wiring looms and the amplifier under the seat, turning a £50 clean-out into a four-figure electrical repair.
- Diesel injector wear causing rough idle and high repair billsModerate
On the 2.0D and five-cylinder diesels, Volvo Owners' Club threads describe exactly what fleet life does to these injectors: a rough idle with vibration you can feel through the seats, and member advice to confirm which cylinder before paying around £300 a injector plus labour. The cheap first step is a proper diagnostic - leaking-back testing rather than guessing - because misdiagnosed injectors lead owners to replace pumps and sensors unnecessarily. Buy with injector test records and it stops being a worry.
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