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GF08 XYE

2008 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,270 mi
Last recorded104,270 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 XYE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 104,270 miles

Park brake efficiency requirement only just met - adjustment or repair may be required

Fail 31 Oct 2025 104,270 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Park brake efficiency requirement only just met - adjustment or repair may be required

Pass 25 Oct 2024 101,789 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 101,781 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 100,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 100,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 100,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 97,309 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 on legal minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 97,303 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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 on legal minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 93,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f wishbone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 88,516 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 11 Aug 2020 88,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Aug 2019 81,567 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 72,684 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 70,691 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 67,224 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 67,209 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure brake pad separated from backing (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 May 2015 63,249 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 63,249 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 59,674 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 56,398 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 47,718 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 34,962 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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GF08 XYE is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GF08 XYE, 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 GF08 XYE registered?

GF08 XYE is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is GF08 XYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 XYE shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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