CarVerify

Free Car Check

AC08 YBF

2008 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,079 mi
Last recorded162,079 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 YBF
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 162,079 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 157,592 miles

A/C Condenser deteriorated

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear tyres wearing out of shape/uneven

engine oil pressure warning light on - test continued by customers request

Pass 23 Jun 2021 152,839 miles

A/C Consenser deteriorated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear tyres wearing out of shape / uneven

Fail 23 Jun 2021 152,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

A/C Consenser deteriorated

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected + battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear tyres wearing out of shape / uneven

Pass 16 Jun 2020 149,569 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 149,569 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear both tyres wearing out of shape/uneven

Pass 8 Jun 2019 142,517 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing control arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 134,270 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 134,270 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 128,820 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 128,820 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 125,781 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 116,503 miles

FRONT TYRE TREADS LOW

Pass 28 Aug 2014 113,913 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 113,913 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 111,112 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 105,876 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 101,437 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 9 May 2011 88,098 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 88,097 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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
Full Volvo S60 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AC08 YBF is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AC08 YBF, 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

How do I check the history of AC08 YBF?

You can check the full history of AC08 YBF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AC08 YBF registered?

AC08 YBF is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AC08 YBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 YBF shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AC08 YBF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AC08 YBF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.