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YG08 XPJ

2008 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,684 mi
Last recorded184,684 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 XPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 184,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 184,684 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 178,289 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 174,696 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 174,696 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 164,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 164,948 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 155,646 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 148,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 148,456 miles

Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle found during lock to lock check (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight sidewall damage and is wearing low on tread----225/45/17

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit----225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 27 Mar 2017 148,445 miles

Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle found during lock to lock check (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight sidewall damage and is wearing low on tread----225/45/17

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit----225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

tracking check

Pass 24 Mar 2016 141,669 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 141,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 133,859 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 133,859 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 102,087 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

dirt is starting to penetrate rear number plate.

stonechip in lower section of screen.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 102,087 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

dirt is starting to penetrate rear number plate.

stonechip in lower section of screen.

Fail 20 Mar 2013 88,252 miles

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

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES 2mm TREAD DEPTH....

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 88,252 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES 2mm TREAD DEPTH....

Pass 6 Mar 2012 72,891 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 60,618 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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YG08 XPJ is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YG08 XPJ, 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 YG08 XPJ registered?

YG08 XPJ is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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