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MV57 FRC

2008 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,382 mi
Last recorded88,382 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 FRC
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 88,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 88,374 miles

Front Position lamp not working offside & nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 82,434 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 82,381 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2022 74,519 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 67,195 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 20 Mar 2020 65,707 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 65,702 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 61,787 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 56,779 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 50,454 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 46,193 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 36,449 miles

Brake discs all around slightly pitted due too lack of use

Pass 20 Mar 2014 34,295 miles

Front tyres getting abit low down to around 3mm..legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 20 Mar 2014 34,295 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front tyres getting abit low down to around 3mm..legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,132 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 26,083 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 22,608 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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MV57 FRC is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MV57 FRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV57 FRC registered?

MV57 FRC is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is MV57 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV57 FRC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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