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YB08 SGO

2008 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,643 mi
Last recorded162,643 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 SGO
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 162,643 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 157,718 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 155,851 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 151,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 147,248 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 140,827 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2015 132,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2015 132,245 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 123,488 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

anti-skid warning light on

Fail 1 Jul 2014 123,488 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2013 113,570 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 3 Jul 2012 103,694 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 91,948 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 89,452 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 89,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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YB08 SGO is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB08 SGO, 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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YB08 SGO is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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