2008 Volvo S60 2.4L Diesel · FL08 UKS
2008 Volvo S60 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 08 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 142,410 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S60
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL08 UKS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 142,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL08 UKS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo S60 (FL08 UKS) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
FL08 UKS Mileage History
- 26/04/2024124,675 mi
- 01/05/2025137,609 mi+12,934 mi
- 08/05/2026142,326 mi+4,717 mi
- 18/05/2026142,410 mi+84 mi
Average of roughly 8,612 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S60 (P2)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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