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AB08 HZW

2008 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,688 mi
Last recorded129,688 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 HZW
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 129,688 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake pad worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

age related corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 20 May 2021 126,017 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking on inner wall

age related corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2020 123,419 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 123,417 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Low effort to offside parking brake 41kg (4%)

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2019 118,642 miles

Nearside Rear side light 50% working condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2018 113,348 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 113,344 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear on inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 77,052 miles

Nearside Front slightly out of shape

Fail 2 Jun 2017 77,050 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Jun 2016 71,709 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 63,687 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 55,719 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 55,719 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 45,944 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 37,213 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 28,189 miles

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

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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AB08 HZW is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB08 HZW, 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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AB08 HZW is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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