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AC08 XZJ

2008 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,634 mi
Last recorded113,634 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 113,634 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 107,816 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 102,211 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 102,207 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 96,785 miles

Central Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Dec 2022 96,785 miles

Central Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 91,999 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Dec 2021 91,985 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2020 87,723 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 87,723 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 80,236 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 75,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn smooth on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 30 May 2017 69,428 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 64,818 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 64,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 58,969 miles

top engine mount worn

Fail 19 May 2015 58,929 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

top engine mount worn

Pass 26 Apr 2014 50,920 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 May 2013 44,418 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 36,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 May 2011 28,625 miles

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 XZJ is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XZJ, 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 XZJ registered?

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

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