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AK08 HSW

2008 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 3192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,822 mi
Last recorded116,822 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 HSW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,192cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 116,822 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 109,329 miles

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 255/50R19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 101,382 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 101,372 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 95,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 95,447 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 92,011 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 91,907 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 75,947 miles

No emissions readings

Fail 1 Sep 2018 75,947 miles

No emissions readings

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 69,110 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

no emission readings

Fail 21 Aug 2017 69,104 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

no emission readings

Pass 19 Aug 2016 59,024 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 59,024 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 49,853 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 42,133 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 34,909 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 29,226 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 24,019 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear brake discs are badly corroded but not weakened.

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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AK08 HSW is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 3,192cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AK08 HSW, 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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AK08 HSW is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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