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AR08 TKR

2008 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

198,873 mi
Last recorded198,873 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 TKR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 198,873 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 185,258 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 184,723 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 173,738 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 173,738 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 161,358 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 146,172 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 121,813 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 100,669 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 100,669 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 82,538 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 62,049 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 62,049 miles

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

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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AR08 TKR is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AR08 TKR, 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 AR08 TKR registered?

AR08 TKR is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AR08 TKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR08 TKR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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