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GY08 NBO

2008 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

231,210 mi
Last recorded231,210 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 NBO
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 231,210 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 231,190 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 218,208 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 205,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 205,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 193,567 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 193,533 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 185,153 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 185,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 111,901 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 111,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 163,950 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

o/s and n/s front discs rusty on inside edge

Fail 29 May 2018 163,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

o/s and n/s front discs rusty on inside edge

Pass 7 Jun 2017 154,183 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 154,183 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 134,886 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 134,886 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2015 117,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 113,358 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn smooth on outside edge

Fail 14 Jun 2014 113,358 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn smooth on outside edge

Pass 7 Jun 2013 106,451 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre slight damage to outer side wall

Fail 7 Jun 2013 106,451 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 21 May 2012 100,187 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 80,722 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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GY08 NBO is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GY08 NBO, 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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GY08 NBO is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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