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BF08 ESU

2008 Volvo XC90

Bronze Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,869 mi
Last recorded110,869 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 ESU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2025 110,869 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 110,718 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 110,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 89,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 79,726 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 69,785 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 57,774 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 54,218 miles

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Jun 2012 38,451 miles

front and rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 May 2011 26,324 miles

child seats fitted to OS and NS 2nd row seats , full insperction of seat belts limited

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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BF08 ESU is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Bronze with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF08 ESU, 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 BF08 ESU registered?

BF08 ESU is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is BF08 ESU safe to buy?

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