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NV08 FPP

2008 Volvo S60

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,412 mi
Last recorded157,412 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 FPP
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 157,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 157,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 150,803 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 150,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 142,728 miles

Nearside Front side marker not working

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective wired (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 142,728 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front side marker not working

Nearside Rear handbrake fluctuates on application in brake rollers

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective wired (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 133,381 miles

Nearside Front marker light inoperative

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front top shock mount poor condition/judder

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 133,381 miles

Nearside Front marker light inoperative

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front top shock mount poor condition/judder

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 125,083 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Upper side light inop

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 117,652 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective original bracket missing, a repair has been carried out (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 117,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective original bracket missing, a repair has been carried out (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 107,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorating

Fail 28 Sep 2019 107,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorating

Pass 5 Oct 2018 96,015 miles

oil level low

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 6 Oct 2017 84,750 miles

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

exhaust hanger broken, exhaust adequately supported

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 75,383 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked but still providing a seal at time of test

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 67,232 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 60,451 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2014 60,451 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 56,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 56,933 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 50,922 miles

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

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2012 50,921 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 43,024 miles

offside rear tyre has a cut but is below the requirements

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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NV08 FPP is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NV08 FPP, 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 NV08 FPP registered?

NV08 FPP is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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