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BR53 BFR

2008 Volvo XC60

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,782 mi
Last recorded75,782 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC6090,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR53 BFR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 75,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 73,434 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 70,599 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 67,956 miles

discs all around slight worn

Pass 5 Nov 2021 64,494 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 61,478 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 58,616 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 53,992 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 53,992 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 49,943 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 46,158 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 46,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 41,797 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 37,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2014 37,935 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 34,288 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2012 28,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2011 21,832 miles

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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BR53 BFR is a 2008 Volvo XC60 in Silver 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 BR53 BFR, 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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What year was BR53 BFR registered?

BR53 BFR is a 2008 Volvo XC60, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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The MOT history for BR53 BFR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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