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AV08 BJU

2008 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,523 mi
Last recorded145,523 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 BJU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2023 145,523 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fan belt needs adjusting

Pass 1 Feb 2022 130,704 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 130,702 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3/4 wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3/4 wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 115,371 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 115,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 104,003 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 102,838 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 91,682 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 79,853 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 68,171 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 57,304 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 57,301 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,570 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r very rear seat.

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seat.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 44,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear seatbelts inaccessible

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2013 44,981 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear seatbelts inaccessible

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2012 36,571 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 36,571 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,801 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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AV08 BJU is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV08 BJU, 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 AV08 BJU registered?

AV08 BJU is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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