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AV08 BHY

2008 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,696 mi
Last recorded141,696 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 BHY
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 141,696 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 137,442 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 128,261 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

NSF dip beam light output appears reduced.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 118,676 miles

Corrosion at inner faces of front brake discs.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 118,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Corrosion at inner faces of front brake discs.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 101,825 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 101,825 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 86,098 miles

NSF wiper juddering slightly.

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 86,098 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

NSF wiper juddering slightly.

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 72,807 miles

Horn tone deteriorating.

Fail 1 Aug 2012 72,807 miles

Horn tone deteriorating.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 54,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AV08 BHY is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV08 BHY, 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 AV08 BHY registered?

AV08 BHY is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is AV08 BHY safe to buy?

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