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AV58 SMO

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,673 mi
Last recorded158,673 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 SMO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 158,673 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Oct 2025 158,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 152,967 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rearward bushs (Both sides(2)Two) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms Rearward bushs (both sides (2)Two) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 152,967 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rearward bushs (Both sides(2)Two) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Both corner / front in o-p (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms Rearward bushs (both sides (2)Two) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 147,139 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 147,075 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 139,697 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 133,580 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 128,295 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 128,294 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 128,293 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 123,402 miles

small chip in zone A of windscreen

Pass 18 Jun 2018 114,250 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 102,815 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 90,647 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 90,522 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 78,830 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 65,583 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,857 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 48,856 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 48,856 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 40,357 miles

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

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)

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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AV58 SMO is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AV58 SMO, 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 AV58 SMO registered?

AV58 SMO is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 November 2008.

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