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RE08 XTY

2008 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,514 mi
Last recorded86,514 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 XTY
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 86,514 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 83,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 79,923 miles

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 74,987 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 71,864 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 69,931 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 66,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak from the connector pipe from the centre section to the back box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 66,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak from the connector pipe from the centre section to the back box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 62,718 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 62,681 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 59,808 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 59,808 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 56,394 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 52,566 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 47,796 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2013 42,041 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 35,882 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,474 miles

Sill covers fitted

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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RE08 XTY 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 83.3%.

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 RE08 XTY, 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 RE08 XTY registered?

RE08 XTY is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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