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AB08 AFX

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,739 mi
Last recorded147,739 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 AFX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 147,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is excessively worn and weak and are on the limit for a failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside handbrake cable mount is broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is excessively worn and weak and on the limit for a failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering arms

Fail 4 Dec 2020 147,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is excessively worn and weak and are on the limit for a failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear twin position lamp not working

Nearside handbrake cable mount is broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is excessively worn and weak and on the limit for a failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play in steering arms

top engine stabiliser arm bush has broken up and is worn allowing the engine to leap around

Pass 4 Jun 2019 135,579 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 135,579 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 127,133 miles

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

Front both disc rusted

Pass 3 Jun 2017 119,478 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 119,478 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 102,643 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 91,982 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,610 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 54,432 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front brake discs wearing.

nearside and offside front tyre treads low and wearing on edges.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 39,298 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 39,298 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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AB08 AFX is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB08 AFX, 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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What year was AB08 AFX registered?

AB08 AFX is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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