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AC08 FWN

2008 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,359 mi
Last recorded162,359 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 FWN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 162,359 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 162,359 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 160,742 miles

park brake efficiency only just met

Fail 15 Nov 2023 160,742 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 10 Oct 2022 154,411 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front and rear , various suspension bushes showing deterioration .

Fail 10 Oct 2022 154,411 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front and rear , various suspension bushes showing deterioration .

Pass 9 Oct 2021 148,146 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

undersealed

Fail 9 Oct 2021 148,146 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

undersealed

Pass 28 Aug 2020 144,337 miles

emissions checked and passed peak , 0.18. mean 0.22

exhaust showing corrosion

front reg plate cracked

head light bulbs , recommend a matched colour, slight colour difference .

off side rear brake has a bind , recommend a caliper inspection .

road tested , brakes performance checked and passed . decelerometer , foot brake 65kgf . park brake 20 kgf .

Pass 8 Apr 2019 136,458 miles

brakes linings to be inspeced all round.

chip in screen

front and rear , various suspension bushes showing deterioration .

front registration plate damaged

vehicle has been road tested, decelerometer brakes performance checked and passed .

Pass 22 Mar 2018 127,784 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 127,771 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 118,696 miles

parking brake brake only just met efficiency (16%). adjustment or repair required

Fail 6 Jan 2017 118,696 miles

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

parking brake brake only just met efficiency (16%). adjustment or repair required

Pass 8 Jan 2016 110,508 miles

parking brake efficiency 16% Repair or adjustment requied

Pass 9 Jan 2015 103,194 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 97,071 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 84,984 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 84,984 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 67,723 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 49,474 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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AC08 FWN is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AC08 FWN, 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 AC08 FWN registered?

AC08 FWN is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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