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AM08 KOW

2008 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,549 mi
Last recorded137,549 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 KOW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 137,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear light unit has some water inside

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 26 Sep 2024 130,226 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 123,600 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view middle (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus wearing edges and multiple cuts and low tread 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing edges and multiple cuts and low tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 5 Oct 2022 115,879 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 115,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 107,883 miles

park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 9 Sep 2020 98,482 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 92,832 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 92,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 84,629 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2017 73,456 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2017 73,456 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2016 64,723 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 58,326 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 50,737 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 41,571 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 33,570 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,678 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 32,678 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 26,168 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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AM08 KOW is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc 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 AM08 KOW, 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 AM08 KOW registered?

AM08 KOW is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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