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AD57 PUA

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,521 mi
Last recorded168,521 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 PUA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 168,521 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 168,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 158,300 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 150,528 miles

EXHAUST EMISSIONS TOO LOW TO DETECT

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 148,304 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 134,359 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 116,611 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 109,921 miles

All rear bushes deteriorated

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

Front subframe bushes deteriorated

Front wishbones both sides bushes deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2019 109,904 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All rear bushes deteriorated

Both rear tyres perished

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

Front subframe bushes deteriorated

Front wishbones both sides bushes deteriorated

Offside front lower balljoint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2018 101,106 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 84,809 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2015 78,394 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,886 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,643 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,352 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 47,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,307 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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AD57 PUA is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD57 PUA, 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 AD57 PUA registered?

AD57 PUA is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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