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AB08 HZX

2008 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

180,692 mi
Last recorded180,692 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 180,692 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 172,146 miles

Front tyres wearing on insides

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside headlamp lens tarnished

Pass 27 Feb 2024 163,542 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

accident damage to o/s/r door and wheel arch

exhaust system corroded

headlight lenses tarnished

Pass 2 Mar 2023 155,001 miles

headlamp lenses tarnished

Pass 4 Mar 2022 144,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 144,664 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 137,113 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 137,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 131,869 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 118,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/R marker bulb inop

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 107,907 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear side marker lamp inoperative

Rear tyre treads deforming

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 6 Apr 2018 107,906 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly and evidence of excessive heat

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear side marker lamp inoperative

Rear tyre treads deforming

engine swirl mechanism linkage adrift

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 5 Apr 2017 97,430 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 97,428 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 88,082 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,666 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 78,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 71,084 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)

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

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 11 Jun 2013 58,640 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 44,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 28,802 miles

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 HZX is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HZX, 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 AB08 HZX registered?

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

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