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NM08 XAG

2008 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,256 mi
Last recorded76,256 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 XAG
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 76,256 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 91,681 miles

engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Fail 23 Sep 2016 91,681 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 10 May 2016 89,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 7 May 2016 89,020 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) fouling on shocker (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 81,349 miles

n/s parking brake is slighty imbalance

Fail 6 May 2015 81,341 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

n/s parking brake is slighty imbalance

Pass 8 May 2014 71,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 May 2014 71,759 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2013 64,103 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 64,103 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 51,611 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 33,604 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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NM08 XAG is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NM08 XAG, 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 NM08 XAG registered?

NM08 XAG is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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