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AN08 MGJ

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

185,569 mi
Last recorded185,569 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 MGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 185,569 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2025 185,569 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 177,892 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 177,892 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 177,462 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to pedal going to floor x n/s/r wheel binding bad ] (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to turn wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

boot catch sticking /

engine noise /

heat signs on n/s/r brake disc

heat signs on n/s/r brake pad [adv replace]

o/s/f seat belt stork sticking / corrosion on o/s/r spring / heavy corrosion on rear sub frame x suspension units / oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2022 177,089 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Engine noisy

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 168,331 miles

Rear track control arm bushes split.

oil leak underside.

Pass 13 Nov 2020 160,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most arm, forward most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 144,082 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 144,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 143,980 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 133,334 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 130,054 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 122,857 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 121,974 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 119,673 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 93,390 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,280 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 37,629 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

o/s/f wiper rubber split slightly

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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AN08 MGJ is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc 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 AN08 MGJ, 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 AN08 MGJ registered?

AN08 MGJ is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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