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AU08 XJD

2008 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

177,972 mi
Last recorded177,972 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 XJD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 177,972 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 175,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 165,751 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 165,751 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 155,475 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 155,426 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 147,188 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 147,188 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 141,291 miles

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

Tailgate not opening

Fail 17 Mar 2021 141,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning flickering (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 137,356 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp slightly flickering

Tailgate not opening

Fail 23 Mar 2020 137,356 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp slightly flickering

Tailgate not opening

Fail 3 Mar 2020 136,943 miles

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

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

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

both front lower arm front bushes are worn and perished

both headlamp patterns are poor and close to failure

Pass 27 Mar 2019 128,373 miles

offside rear twin side light is not working

Pass 12 Mar 2018 117,634 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 110,062 miles

front brake pads are getting low

nearside number plate light obscured by camera

rear seat not tested

Pass 9 Mar 2016 97,875 miles

all tyre treads near limit

both front lower arm rear bush worn and noisy under brakeing

nearside rear seat belt not tested (child)

offside rear (rear)seat belt damaged but not weak

park assist warning light on

Fail 9 Mar 2016 97,875 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyre treads near limit

both front lower arm rear bush worn and noisy under brakeing

nearside rear seat belt not tested (child)

park assist warning light on

Pass 13 Mar 2015 90,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2013 73,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 73,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2012 57,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,669 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,108 miles

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

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 XJD is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XJD, 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 AU08 XJD registered?

AU08 XJD is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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