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AB08 VKM

2008 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,740 mi
Last recorded164,740 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VKM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 164,740 miles

Drive train very noisy on acceleration

Offside Front Brake hose twisted

Parking brake only just at limit

Rear Subframe corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2024 150,030 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake hose twisted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts and rears all on limit /all outer edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

pulls to nearside on road brake test

Fail 25 Nov 2024 149,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 135,634 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 120,062 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 120,062 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2021 111,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 111,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 104,273 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 95,177 miles

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 24 Oct 2018 91,234 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 91,224 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 82,082 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 82,079 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 75,411 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 69,420 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 69,420 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 59,011 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 59,011 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 51,453 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 44,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 44,460 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 37,392 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 28,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VKM is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VKM, 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 VKM registered?

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

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