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BL08 LDY

2008 Volvo S60

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,374 mi
Last recorded97,374 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 LDY
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 97,374 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 92,267 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 92,265 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 87,398 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 87,398 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 83,059 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 80,509 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 80,509 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 77,910 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 75,924 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 73,173 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 69,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 66,446 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 62,349 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 58,995 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 57,225 miles

nearside front tyre damage to sidewall.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 49,198 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 49,198 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 41,916 miles

Advise check parking brake - high imbalance but ok for test,

Zero smoke reading so no printout,

Fail 4 Mar 2013 41,916 miles

Advise check parking brake - high imbalance but ok for test,

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

Zero smoke reading so no printout,

Pass 13 Jun 2012 38,101 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 38,101 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 30,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 8 Jun 2011 30,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

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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BL08 LDY is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BL08 LDY, 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 BL08 LDY registered?

BL08 LDY is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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