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AK08 JEV

2008 Volvo S60

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,984 mi
Last recorded118,984 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 JEV
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 118,984 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 117,845 miles

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))

Fail 15 May 2023 117,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 19 May 2022 115,383 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 114,674 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 107,763 miles

Rear exhaust corroded/exhaust hanger broken

Pass 4 Jul 2018 102,920 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 94,768 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 94,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 91,032 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 91,032 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 88,193 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre getting low and worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2015 88,193 miles

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

o/s rear tyre getting low and worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2014 84,204 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 79,899 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 68,428 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 68,428 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,495 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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AK08 JEV is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AK08 JEV, 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 AK08 JEV registered?

AK08 JEV is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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