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AB08 VLJ

2008 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,786 mi
Last recorded119,786 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 119,786 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 119,785 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 117,638 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 117,638 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 113,751 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 111,098 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 107,776 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 107,776 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 102,574 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 95,518 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 95,518 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 87,193 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 78,582 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 67,533 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 67,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 56,657 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 26 Aug 2011 45,071 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VLJ is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AB08 VLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 VLJ registered?

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

Is AB08 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 VLJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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