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BG08 VJU

2008 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

153,628 mi
Last recorded153,628 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VJU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 153,628 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 13 Jul 2022 153,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 7 Oct 2021 150,153 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 150,153 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 139,663 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 139,096 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 129,894 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 117,737 miles

All four tyres wearing low on tread

Both front brake discs corroded/worn

Engine cover/undertrays fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Strut top bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2018 117,737 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

All four tyres wearing low on tread

Both front brake discs corroded/worn

Engine cover/undertrays fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour green (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Strut top bearing has slight play

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour green (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 108,914 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BROKEN (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 108,914 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BROKEN (6.3.1d)

TIMING BELT?

Pass 12 Oct 2016 107,994 miles

ENGINECOVER /UNDERTRAY FITTED

EXHAUST CORRODED

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output DIFFRENT LIGHT OUTPUT TO N/S (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

TIMING BELT?

Fail 12 Oct 2016 107,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ENGINECOVER /UNDERTRAY FITTED

EXHAUST CORRODED

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output DIFFRENT LIGHT OUTPUT TO N/S (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

TIMING BELT?

Pass 21 Oct 2015 100,259 miles

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)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 100,203 miles

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

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)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 93,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emissions too low to record

Pass 19 May 2014 89,538 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2013 80,975 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2012 72,831 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 72,821 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 64,500 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 64,500 miles

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

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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BG08 VJU is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BG08 VJU, 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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BG08 VJU is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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