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BN58 XRL

2008 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,307 mi
Last recorded184,307 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 XRL
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 184,307 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsr/osr/osf (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 12 May 2025 173,839 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 173,780 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 170,552 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 170,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 166,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 166,111 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 162,512 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 158,746 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 158,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 156,799 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 152,749 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 149,567 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 149,562 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 136,274 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 122,464 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inside of tyre tread

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge of tyre tread

Fail 4 Mar 2016 122,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inside of tyre tread

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge of tyre tread

Nearside Rear wheel bearing seizing up

Pass 3 Mar 2015 109,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 96,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 3 Mar 2014 96,283 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2013 81,037 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 68,516 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 68,516 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 56,010 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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BN58 XRL is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BN58 XRL, 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 BN58 XRL registered?

BN58 XRL is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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