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NH08 OJL

2008 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,465 mi
Last recorded171,465 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 OJL
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 171,465 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 171,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 165,776 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 159,794 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 30 Jan 2024 159,389 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 30 Jan 2023 153,297 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 142,163 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 142,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 132,410 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 129,510 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 121,397 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 112,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 112,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear side light out

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper tail light out

Pass 20 Jun 2017 103,732 miles

Nearside Rear Upper tail light out.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 92,898 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 92,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer side marker light out

Nearside Rear Upper tail light out.

Offside Rear Lower tail light out

Fail 17 Jun 2015 81,742 miles

All tyres scrubbing on edges.

N/S/R tyre on 2mm.

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

O/S/F and N/S/F flexi hoses starting to crack.

O/S/F inner parking light out.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 81,742 miles

All tyres scrubbing on edges.

N/S/R tyre on 2mm.

O/S/F and N/S/F flexi hoses starting to crack.

O/S/F inner parking light out.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 71,235 miles

Advise both front flexi pipes just starting to crack.

Both front lock stops wearing slightly.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Prior to test fuel flap solinoid was in locked position. Solinoid was moved to open position prior to test to acess fuel cap.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 59,779 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,856 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 34,833 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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NH08 OJL is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NH08 OJL, 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 NH08 OJL registered?

NH08 OJL is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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