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AP57 XGS

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

240,414 mi
Last recorded240,414 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 XGS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 240,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 234,263 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front inner rack end slight wear

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

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

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

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

Offside Front inner rack end slight wear

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

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

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

slight dampness around fuel tank filler neck

Pass 2 May 2024 228,802 miles

Offside Rear Side light n/w

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 228,801 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Side light n/w

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 219,244 miles

Fuel tank neck is damp

Hand brake reading is just to standard

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 208,392 miles

Fuel tank neck is damp

Hand brake just to standard

Pass 29 Apr 2021 197,430 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake flexis perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight noise beginning to develop (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear bush contaminated but not resulting in excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone rear bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm inner bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses foggy

headlamp switch pushed into dash but not affecting operation

signs of fuel around filler neck area

Fail 29 Apr 2021 197,428 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake flexis perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight noise beginning to develop (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear bush contaminated but not resulting in excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone rear bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm inner bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses foggy

headlamp switch pushed into dash but not affecting operation

signs of fuel around filler neck area

Fail 28 Apr 2021 197,420 miles

Brake performance not tested Front discs thin and N/S track rod end (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking Filler neck area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlight switch pushed in to dash but still useable

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush soaked in diesel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 185,883 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 185,882 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 172,469 miles

Fuel filler hose slightly damp

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake at 16% efficiency

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 156,018 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 142,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes greased

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. only just met brake performance requirements (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 125,231 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bushes (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bushes (2.4.F.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 109,704 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 109,704 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 96,407 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 96,407 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 82,771 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres 3-4 mm

Pass 1 May 2012 68,495 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 62,027 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 61,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 47,816 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 47,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AP57 XGS is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AP57 XGS, 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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AP57 XGS is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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