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MR08 MOW

2008 Volvo XC60

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,537 mi
Last recorded170,537 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC6090,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR08 MOW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 170,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 160,031 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 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 160,031 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 151,807 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 143,225 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 143,141 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 136,302 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 130,000 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 124,383 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2018 116,983 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 108,720 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 101,542 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 101,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 93,424 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 84,414 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

emissions to clean to register

Pass 14 Nov 2013 69,096 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 56,630 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 36,442 miles

rear pads wearing

How Reliable is the Volvo XC60?

Based on 944,286 MOT tests across 100,002 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
8,092
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
100,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,822
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,337
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MR08 MOW is a 2008 Volvo XC60 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Volvo XC60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 90,886 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,822 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MR08 MOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC60 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo XC60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MR08 MOW registered?

MR08 MOW is a 2008 Volvo XC60, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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