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LR08 YWT

2008 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,702 mi
Last recorded176,702 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 YWT
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 176,702 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2022 162,181 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back-box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 157,270 miles

front wishbone bushes slight wear

Pass 12 Aug 2020 152,744 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 145,784 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 136,721 miles

both front suspension arms bushes deterioating

Pass 7 Apr 2017 129,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 129,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 122,069 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 122,069 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 112,849 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 104,265 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 88,618 miles

DAMAGE TO N/S/F OUTER SIDE WALL OF TYRE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE BROKEN

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

inner plastis wheel liner in poor damaged condition.[o/s/f]

Fail 15 Apr 2013 88,618 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

DAMAGE TO N/S/F OUTER SIDE WALL OF TYRE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE BROKEN

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 69,738 miles

emission level too low to register on smoke meter.

nearside front tyre tread worn on limit:- recommend new.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,450 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 44,450 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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LR08 YWT is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LR08 YWT, 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 LR08 YWT registered?

LR08 YWT is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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