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AC08 FWS

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,752 mi
Last recorded105,752 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 FWS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 105,752 miles

General corrosion rear suspension components

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 105,752 miles

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

General corrosion rear suspension components

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 105,750 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four tyres ()

Pass 15 Jul 2021 103,661 miles

eml light illuminated

Fail 14 Jul 2021 103,661 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

eml light illuminated

Pass 23 Jun 2020 97,828 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

foot hand brake anti slip rubber missing

light switch faulty

offside front wing indicator damage

Pass 4 Jul 2019 88,678 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jul 2018 79,493 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 71,347 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2017 71,347 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 63,243 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight play on steering wheel

Pass 30 May 2015 52,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 12 Apr 2014 44,086 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 44,086 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 36,161 miles

child seat fitted on nearside and offside rear seat

Fail 27 Mar 2013 36,136 miles

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

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

child seat fitted on nearside and offside rear seat

Pass 20 Apr 2012 29,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nearside and offside rear seats

Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,255 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside and offside rear seats

Fail 29 Mar 2011 21,241 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside and offside rear seats

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 FWS is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AC08 FWS, 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 FWS registered?

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

Is AC08 FWS safe to buy?

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