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AL51 ALF

2008 Volvo XC60

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,444 mi
Last recorded151,444 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC6090,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 ALF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 151,444 miles

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

power steering slight stiffness

Fail 2 Dec 2025 151,443 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

power steering slight stiffness

Pass 26 Nov 2024 145,988 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 145,988 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant leaking on to alternator (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 136,918 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 126,592 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 115,153 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 103,695 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 91,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 86,140 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 86,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 79,246 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 72,410 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 65,393 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 56,831 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 56,831 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 48,549 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 41,317 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 32,241 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volvo XC60?

Based on 944,286 MOT tests across 100,002 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
8,092
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
100,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,822
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,337
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AL51 ALF is a 2008 Volvo XC60 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Volvo XC60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 90,886 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 XC60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,822 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AL51 ALF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC60 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo XC60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AL51 ALF is a 2008 Volvo XC60, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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