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AC08 GKJ

2008 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,666 mi
Last recorded138,666 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 138,666 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.54 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 131,083 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 131,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 126,292 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (front and rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 114,748 miles

headlights slightly out of focus

signs of oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2023 114,645 miles

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

headlights slightly out of focus

signs of oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2022 104,722 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm (front and rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2021 96,165 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 8 Jul 2021 96,089 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Aug 2020 91,366 miles

oil leak

slight play to both front bottom arm bushes

Fail 6 Aug 2020 91,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

slight play to both front bottom arm bushes

Pass 8 Jul 2019 83,221 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 83,189 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 73,127 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 63,763 miles

Headlamp lenses are in a poor condition

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 58,108 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 58,106 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 49,719 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 37,772 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 23,375 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 23,375 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 22,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2011 20,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GKJ is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Blue 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 GKJ, 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 GKJ registered?

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

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