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GL08 XST

2008 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

186,239 mi
Last recorded186,239 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 XST
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 186,239 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2018 184,749 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 184,737 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn see chalk mark (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn see chalk mark (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar to sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar to sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 181,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 175,151 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing top suspension strut mount seat (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has small cut to outer sidewall

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing top strut suspension seat / mount (2.5.B.3a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 167,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 154,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front side lights are dim

corrosion to exhaust

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush separated

n/s/f shock absorber is damp

Pass 27 Jun 2013 141,418 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 128,658 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES VERY LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGES - ESPECIALLY N/S/R

LOWER SECTION OF FRONT BUMPER IS MISSING

Fail 29 Jun 2012 128,658 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES VERY LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGES - ESPECIALLY N/S/R

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

LOWER SECTION OF FRONT BUMPER IS MISSING

Pass 8 Jul 2011 113,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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GL08 XST is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GL08 XST, 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 GL08 XST registered?

GL08 XST is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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