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DF08 XZW

2008 Volvo S60

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

190,673 mi
Last recorded190,673 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 XZW
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 190,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 185,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 185,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 180,653 miles

AIRBAG SERVICE WARNING ON DASH

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear suspension bushes perishing

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 180,653 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

AIRBAG SERVICE WARNING ON DASH

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear suspension bushes perishing

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 175,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 175,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 169,022 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake shoes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 164,226 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 158,937 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 152,138 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 141,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 141,727 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 132,737 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 132,737 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 123,555 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 119,193 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 4 Jun 2014 114,994 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 107,421 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 95,256 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 95,254 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 75,221 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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DF08 XZW is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DF08 XZW, 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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DF08 XZW is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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