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Y9 SVE

2008 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,253 mi
Last recorded148,253 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY9 SVE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 148,253 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 148,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 144,813 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 134,610 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 128,015 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

parking brake efficiency uneven

Fail 24 Oct 2022 128,014 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

parking brake efficiency uneven

Pass 27 Oct 2021 121,372 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 116,987 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 91,442 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 69,317 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 69,317 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 67,462 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 61,026 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 61,026 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 53,826 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 53,826 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 47,387 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded and detached

Pass 21 Nov 2013 41,203 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 34,899 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 25,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 25,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y9 SVE is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y9 SVE, 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 Y9 SVE registered?

Y9 SVE is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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