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AM08 KPJ

2008 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,212 mi
Last recorded177,212 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 KPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 177,212 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 165,951 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 157,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 157,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 146,189 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 131,653 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

park brake on 16%

Fail 17 Aug 2016 131,653 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

park brake on 16%

Pass 22 Aug 2015 106,706 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 77,765 miles

The off side front shock absorber is showing signs of starting to leak fluid.

The off side rear tyre has a nail in the tread area.

Fail 30 Aug 2014 77,740 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

The off side front shock absorber is showing signs of starting to leak fluid.

The off side rear tyre has a nail in the tread area.

Pass 16 Feb 2013 40,157 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 32,414 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre has small cut on inner side wall (kerbing strip}

Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,039 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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AM08 KPJ is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AM08 KPJ, 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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AM08 KPJ is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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