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BT08 XGD

2008 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,081 mi
Last recorded166,081 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 XGD
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 166,081 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 166,015 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 165,926 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 165,803 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 150,562 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 150,442 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 143,618 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 143,507 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 122,365 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 122,365 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 97,256 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 97,256 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 74,441 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 69,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Dec 2012 63,013 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 56,528 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 56,528 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 44,013 miles

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

Offside 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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BT08 XGD is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BT08 XGD, 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 BT08 XGD registered?

BT08 XGD is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is BT08 XGD safe to buy?

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