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AA08 YMM

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,343 mi
Last recorded165,343 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 YMM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 165,343 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 161,242 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 153,001 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 144,779 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 137,252 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged release button slightly difficult on release , but works (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged release button slightly difficult on release , but works (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog light lens damaged

steering slightly stiff

Fail 2 Aug 2021 137,252 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged release button slightly difficult on release , but works (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged release button slightly difficult on release , but works (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog light lens damaged

steering slightly stiff

Pass 7 Aug 2020 134,165 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 134,165 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 132,153 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 132,153 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 121,073 miles

Acceleration not detected,no emission printout.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 107,359 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 92,370 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 81,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 73,156 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 73,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2013 63,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

large cut in offside front tyre but not deep enough to reach cords/plys

Pass 17 Jun 2011 37,287 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?

Based on 1,122,947 MOT tests across 82,375 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
8,281
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
82,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,030
position lamp(s) not working 22,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,465
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,860
Registration plate lamp not working 14,842
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AA08 YMM is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 97,953 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,030 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA08 YMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC90 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo XC90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AA08 YMM is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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