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AC08 FXS

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,976 mi
Last recorded175,976 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 175,976 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 171,446 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 163,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 157,804 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 157,757 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 151,789 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 146,398 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 139,871 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 136,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 128,401 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 114,866 miles

rear suspension beam corroding

Fail 18 Apr 2017 114,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear suspension beam corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2016 101,373 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 101,373 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 89,975 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 75,722 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 63,918 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 63,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S Screen Blade Split

Pass 21 Mar 2012 49,992 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 49,992 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 35,953 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 35,736 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

UNABLE TO CHECK 3rd SEATS, OR BELTS AS BOOT FULL

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 FXS is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FXS, 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 FXS registered?

AC08 FXS is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is AC08 FXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 FXS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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