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AB08 AGV

2008 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

171,889 mi
Last recorded171,889 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 AGV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 171,889 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted

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

Nearside Front obligatory mirror damage

Rear Lower underseal

Fail 7 May 2026 171,889 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower under tray fitted

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

Nearside Front obligatory mirror damage

Rear Lower underseal

Pass 30 Apr 2025 168,172 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 163,239 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2023 150,727 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT, CHECK MINIMUM ADVISED REPLACEMENT THICKNESS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT O/S INNER 2mm >> NEW ADVISED ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE PERISHED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F BOTH EDGES >> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F EDGES WORN, ESP INNER IS DEVOID OF TREAD >>> NEW STRONGLY ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED WITH NEW TYRES

Pass 4 May 2022 138,408 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 138,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 128,059 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 128,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2020 123,350 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 110,626 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 96,272 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 96,272 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 85,743 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,430 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 71,773 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 64,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,670 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 53,670 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 42,610 miles

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 42,610 miles

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2011 35,436 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 35,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre on legal limits

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 AGV is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AGV, 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 AGV registered?

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

Is AB08 AGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 AGV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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