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FX57 MHU

2008 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

171,645 mi
Last recorded171,645 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX57 MHU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 171,645 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 171,645 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 170,667 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads worn advised brake calipa sticking (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen has slight crack and stone chips but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 169,459 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush has slight wear but not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen has crack at bottom on n/s not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 169,447 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both side rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 161,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 154,806 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 146,050 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 137,016 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 131,459 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 122,094 miles

Both front tyres rubbing on inner arch on full lock

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Exhaust system and mounts corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wires broken

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

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

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 114,771 miles

front brake hoses perishing

handbrake has little reserve travel

o/s/f and n/s/f control arms, front bushes perishing and splitting

Pass 17 Feb 2014 95,747 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

power steering pump weeping fluid

Fail 17 Feb 2014 95,747 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

power steering pump weeping fluid

front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

knock/squeak from front of vehicle

n/s/ wiperblade split

Pass 19 Feb 2013 83,808 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 83,808 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 58,420 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Mar 2011 48,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FX57 MHU is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FX57 MHU, 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 FX57 MHU registered?

FX57 MHU is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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