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AA08 YMV

2008 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 YMV
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025
Pass 10 Sep 2024 121,333 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 120,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 119,702 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 119,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nai in sidewall ()

Pass 27 Sep 2021 116,492 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 116,492 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 99,921 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Sep 2020 99,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 94,229 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 88,123 miles

Front Under tray fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 x brackets snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 88,122 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Under tray fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 x brackets snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 83,380 miles

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 10 Jul 2017 83,380 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 5 Jul 2016 76,291 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 76,291 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both side lamps (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 70,345 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 70,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 60,730 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,730 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 47,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake performance just within limits at 16% efficiency

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 35,456 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 25,813 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 25,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Volvo S60?

Based on 758,165 MOT tests across 54,544 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
7,442
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
54,544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,009
position lamp(s) not working 25,933
Registration plate lamp not working 17,709
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,040
parking brake recording little or no effort 10,865
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AA08 YMV is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 89,039 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 S60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,009 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA08 YMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S60 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo S60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AA08 YMV registered?

AA08 YMV is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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