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MA08 LYJ

2008 Volvo S60

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,261 mi
Last recorded84,261 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 LYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 84,261 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 84,259 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 72,215 miles

advise anti-skid temporarily switch off

Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,481 miles

advise anti skid turned off light on

Fail 27 Mar 2014 59,481 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 48,191 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 48,191 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,202 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 31,023 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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MA08 LYJ is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA08 LYJ, 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 MA08 LYJ registered?

MA08 LYJ is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is MA08 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 LYJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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