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AG08 SEY

2008 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,161 mi
Last recorded196,161 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 SEY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 196,161 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear 4 x 4 coupling leaking oil

rear subframe and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 185,924 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 183,856 miles

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

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

Offside Rear just met limit

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 183,856 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 174,715 miles

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

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

handbrake performance low may need attention shortly

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 166,936 miles

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

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

handbrake performance low just met requirements

rear subframe and components corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 157,608 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 149,447 miles

plastic undertrays fitted as standard

Pass 3 Nov 2018 139,396 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 129,981 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 122,026 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 114,126 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 94,423 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 74,871 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 74,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 57,106 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 57,104 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 44,343 miles

n/s tail light in op indicators bad earth ?

Fail 23 Feb 2012 44,343 miles

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

n/s tail light in op indicators bad earth ?

Pass 4 Feb 2011 29,228 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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AG08 SEY is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AG08 SEY, 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 AG08 SEY registered?

AG08 SEY is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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