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RF57 EFL

2008 Volvo S60

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,561 mi
Last recorded160,561 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 EFL
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2014 160,561 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 160,561 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 148,952 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket weakening

Pass 6 Feb 2012 126,968 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 126,968 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011
Fail 17 Jan 2011 105,225 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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RF57 EFL is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RF57 EFL, 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 RF57 EFL registered?

RF57 EFL is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is RF57 EFL safe to buy?

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