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SM08 HKC

2008 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,757 mi
Last recorded111,757 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 HKC
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2024 111,757 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded along front subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting points x4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 105,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 99,641 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 99,636 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel filter corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2021 94,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel filter slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 86,899 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Nov 2020 86,897 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2019 78,361 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 69,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 69,040 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 62,423 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 58,008 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 58,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt slight play also (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 49,838 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 41,777 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 33,185 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 23,331 miles

rear tyres wearing low and on outer edges

Pass 20 Jun 2012 19,724 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 15,527 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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SM08 HKC is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SM08 HKC, 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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SM08 HKC is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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