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FD08 EMJ

2008 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,667 mi
Last recorded178,667 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 EMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 178,667 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 177,636 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 177,169 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 171,873 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 171,873 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 171,818 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre rear seat (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle lock stop worn (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 164,498 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 160,372 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 154,407 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 154,407 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 143,102 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 129,503 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 115,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 101,842 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 101,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 90,684 miles

anti skid light

Fail 30 Oct 2014 90,682 miles

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

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

anti skid light

Pass 13 Nov 2013 78,799 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 64,217 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 53,039 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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FD08 EMJ is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD08 EMJ, 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 FD08 EMJ registered?

FD08 EMJ is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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