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AF08 HRW

2008 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

208,364 mi
Last recorded208,364 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 HRW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 208,364 miles

Both rear lamps damaged

Rear Suspension Corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2026 208,362 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Both rear lamps damaged

Rear Suspension Corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2025 203,699 miles

DAMAGE TO N/S/R OF CAR & LIGHT UNIT

Pass 8 Apr 2024 181,716 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 161,796 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 161,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 134,794 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 134,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 125,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Lamp unit cracked and repaired with red tape

Fail 30 Mar 2021 125,252 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lamp unit cracked and repaired with red tape

Pass 28 Feb 2020 119,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

Fail 25 Feb 2020 119,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side marker light not working

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

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2019 110,117 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 110,117 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Red repair tape put over damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 102,801 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 102,801 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 95,563 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 95,563 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Showing white to the rear. (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Sensor ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Side marker light not working

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 83,170 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front inner brake pad worn more than offside

Fail 4 Jan 2016 83,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front inner brake pad worn more than offside

Pass 10 Feb 2015 75,915 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 66,799 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 66,796 miles

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

Offside 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 Mar 2013 56,753 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 43,797 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,328 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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AF08 HRW is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AF08 HRW, 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 AF08 HRW registered?

AF08 HRW is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is AF08 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 HRW shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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