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YR08 DHM

2008 Volvo S60

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

194,064 mi
Last recorded194,064 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S6089,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 DHM
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 194,064 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2021 188,089 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 188,089 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 180,483 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r outer lower than others (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre in centre on 2mm tread legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r disc face rusted

Fail 3 Dec 2020 180,482 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s/f upper bearing tight (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s/f top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r outer lower than others (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre in centre on 2mm tread legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r disc face rusted

Pass 4 Dec 2019 165,505 miles

rear discs rusted

Fail 3 Dec 2019 165,505 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower front engine stay (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Outline marker lamp not working o/s/f side marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working n/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour o/s/f (4.2.3 (a) (i))

rear discs rusted

Pass 13 Feb 2019 151,098 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 151,032 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 138,575 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 130,894 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 130,862 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 130,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 126,411 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 126,408 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 116,623 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 104,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 104,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 95,063 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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YR08 DHM is a 2008 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YR08 DHM, 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 YR08 DHM registered?

YR08 DHM is a 2008 Volvo S60, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is YR08 DHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 DHM shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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