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VN18 SMO

2018 Volvo S60

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,838 mi
Last recorded73,838 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo S6041,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN18 SMO
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 73,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 73,818 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 57,608 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 44,812 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 25,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 18,464 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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VN18 SMO is a 2018 Volvo S60 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 41,862 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 VN18 SMO, 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 8 years old, this Volvo S60 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN18 SMO registered?

VN18 SMO is a 2018 Volvo S60, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is VN18 SMO safe to buy?

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