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AV08 XXZ

2008 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,432 mi
Last recorded92,432 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2017 92,432 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside door mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 82,645 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 82,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 73,777 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front lower arm front bushes play but not excessive movment

exhaust corroded

front brake pads very low on outside. unable to check inner pads even with mirror

front tyres uneven wear

offside front tyre low inside edge

offside side repetor damaged

rear brake disc poor condition

Fail 15 Sep 2015 73,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front lower arm front bushes play but not excessive movment

exhaust corroded

front brake pads very low on outside. unable to check inner pads even with mirror

front tyres uneven wear

offside front tyre low inside edge

offside side repetor damaged

rear brake disc poor condition

Pass 7 May 2014 60,613 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating but still readable

Fail 6 May 2014 60,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear number plate deteriorating but still readable

Pass 30 Jan 2013 45,796 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2013 45,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn badly on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2011 28,601 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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AV08 XXZ is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XXZ, 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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AV08 XXZ is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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