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AM08 KOX

2008 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

153,975 mi
Last recorded153,975 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 KOX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2025 153,975 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 147,766 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all bushes worn with age and milage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 147,731 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all bushes worn with age and milage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 140,316 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s + o/s ()

Pass 17 Feb 2023 132,893 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 122,367 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 122,367 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 113,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 105,234 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 93,601 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 93,601 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 89,902 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 89,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 83,904 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 77,343 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 77,342 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 75,150 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 75,150 miles

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

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

Washers working backwards with rear wiper

Pass 7 Oct 2014 70,214 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 70,210 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,002 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 61,002 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,875 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate is slightly discoloured

Pass 9 Feb 2011 40,566 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 KOX is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AM08 KOX, 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 KOX registered?

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

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