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R505 XVG

2008 Volvo XC60

Bronze Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

118,668 mi
Last recorded118,668 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC6090,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 XVG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 118,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 109,435 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 102,093 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 93,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 87,955 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 84,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 80,891 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 76,412 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 69,932 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 65,525 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 58,265 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 50,995 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 50,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 44,068 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 35,233 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 29,623 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 25,622 miles

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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R505 XVG is a 2008 Volvo XC60 in Bronze with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R505 XVG, 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 R505 XVG registered?

R505 XVG is a 2008 Volvo XC60, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is R505 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 XVG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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