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VK08 BHY

2008 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

256,399 mi
Last recorded256,399 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 BHY
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2021 256,399 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 248,084 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 247,518 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 235,686 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 216,642 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 197,349 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 178,979 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 156,787 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 135,365 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 110,688 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 93,093 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 86,189 miles

Advise front discs lipped/rear discs scored

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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VK08 BHY is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VK08 BHY, 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 VK08 BHY registered?

VK08 BHY is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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