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AG08 OSR

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

186,575 mi
Last recorded186,575 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 OSR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 186,575 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Front panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 172,605 miles

Nearside Front Front panel loose

Fail 9 Apr 2025 172,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Front panel loose

Pass 8 Apr 2024 164,234 miles

7 pin adaptor fitted to 13pin trailer socket - not tested

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tail lamp damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both electric door mirrors can only be adjusted manually

nearside of front panel loose

Fail 5 Apr 2024 164,232 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

7 pin adaptor fitted to 13pin trailer socket - not tested

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tail lamp damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both electric door mirrors can only be adjusted manually

nearside of front panel loose

Fail 26 Mar 2024 164,157 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2023 156,342 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 150,175 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 150,175 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside headlamp inop (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Offside reg plate bulb inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 147,029 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 146,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 141,535 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 135,576 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 135,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 127,580 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 117,723 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 111,445 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 101,274 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 87,579 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 76,780 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 76,780 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 67,041 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 52,612 miles

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

Nearside rear lamp unit full of water/ condensation.

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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AG08 OSR is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AG08 OSR, 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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AG08 OSR is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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