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SJ08 HYL

2008 Volvo S60

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,151 mi
Last recorded118,151 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 HYL
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 118,151 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2024 118,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant level on min

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2023 111,680 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 111,680 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 106,717 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 100,203 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 100,195 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2020 96,122 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 92,528 miles

Offside Rear light unit deteriorated

Offside Rear one side light not working

front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2019 92,528 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear light unit deteriorated

Offside Rear one side light not working

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2018 86,462 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 79,927 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 74,480 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 74,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 72,366 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arm have play (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 67,771 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 63,124 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 59,072 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 54,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,708 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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SJ08 HYL is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ08 HYL, 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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SJ08 HYL is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 5 May 2008.

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