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AU08 VTT

2008 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,095 mi
Last recorded174,095 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 VTT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 174,095 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 161,441 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 147,762 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 147,760 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 127,465 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage slight weep from hose from pump (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 111,732 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 95,035 miles

n/s/f tyre very worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge

Fail 1 May 2014 95,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre very worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2013 77,872 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 77,796 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 57,439 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 57,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolent level low

N/S/F tyre close to limit

Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,364 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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AU08 VTT is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc 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 AU08 VTT, 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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AU08 VTT is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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