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AC08 XZE

2008 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,545 mi
Last recorded138,545 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 138,545 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 131,833 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 119,778 miles

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

rear underbody covered with underseal

Fail 12 May 2023 119,778 miles

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear underbody covered with underseal

Pass 3 May 2022 116,099 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 116,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/F,N/S/R and O/S/R small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 108,172 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2021 108,172 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 104,790 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 99,212 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 97,472 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 94,268 miles

All centre row seats slightly insecure

Both front tyres outer edge worn

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake efficiency only just met the requirements may need adjustment or repair

Fail 3 Mar 2017 94,140 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

All centre row seats slightly insecure

Both front tyres outer edge worn

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake efficiency only just met the requirements may need adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Mar 2016 90,838 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 88,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 77,145 miles

trailor socket converted from 13 pin to 7 pin

Fail 17 Jan 2014 77,130 miles

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

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

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

trailor socket converted from 13 pin to 7 pin

Pass 29 Jan 2013 62,023 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 38,563 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XZE is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XZE, 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 XZE registered?

AC08 XZE is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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