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AC08 FWT

2008 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

228,391 mi
Last recorded228,391 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 FWT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 228,391 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 228,391 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 220,710 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 220,710 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 212,480 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

advise all rear trailing arm bushes perishing /de bonding

advise both front lower arm bushes perishing

advise both rear tyres condition

advise front discs /pads condition

Pass 28 Jan 2022 205,447 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 204,399 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 202,717 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 202,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 197,934 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 192,901 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 192,901 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 186,347 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 171,848 miles

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake low efficency

Fail 19 Jan 2015 147,281 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 147,281 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 124,475 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 124,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 99,102 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 99,102 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 98,863 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

advise cambelt on mileage

spare wheel loose

Pass 28 Feb 2012 75,832 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 53,942 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 FWT is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FWT, 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 FWT registered?

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

Is AC08 FWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 FWT shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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