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AJ08 YFU

2008 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,575 mi
Last recorded146,575 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 YFU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 146,575 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 sides slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake only just met requirements

Fail 6 Feb 2021 146,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine MIL light on

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 26 Sep 2019 145,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 143,386 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 143,386 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 132,549 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 124,247 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 124,140 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 112,607 miles

rear parking brake requires attention

Fail 8 Apr 2015 112,253 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear parking brake requires attention

Pass 23 Apr 2014 93,959 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 73,299 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 73,136 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,265 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 36,601 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,294 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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AJ08 YFU is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AJ08 YFU, 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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AJ08 YFU is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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