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AV08 LAE

2008 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,255 mi
Last recorded185,255 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 LAE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 185,255 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 172,361 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on edge plus off/side/rear

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 172,264 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Both front tyres slightly worn on edge plus off/side/rear

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 162,202 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 162,163 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 155,296 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel on handbrake (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 155,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel on handbrake (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 143,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 143,912 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Dec 2016 139,046 miles

rear exhaust mount broken (still secure )

Fail 2 Dec 2016 139,046 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust mount broken (still secure )

Pass 4 Nov 2015 123,670 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 123,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 121,130 miles

Front discs corroded on inside edge

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 121,130 miles

Front discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 11 Mar 2014 116,977 miles

front brake discs corroding on inside edge

Pass 18 Mar 2013 97,896 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 97,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 81,441 miles

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

Rear brake disc's corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2011 61,943 miles

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

Nearside 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
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AV08 LAE 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 60%.

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 LAE, 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 AV08 LAE registered?

AV08 LAE is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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