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BG08 VXJ

2008 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

191,454 mi
Last recorded191,454 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 191,454 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 181,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight leak nearside front mac pherson strut

Pass 2 Feb 2024 177,184 miles

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))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 170,478 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 164,502 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 163,376 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 161,752 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 157,932 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 150,446 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 141,432 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge /both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 141,432 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge /both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 131,430 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 118,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake readings on brake test only just meet m o t standard, repair /ajustment may be needed

slight movement in front lower arm suspension arm rubber bushes

Fail 7 Apr 2015 118,855 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake readings on brake test only just meet m o t standard, repair /ajustment may be needed

slight movement in front lower arm suspension arm rubber bushes

Pass 13 May 2014 112,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside dip beam dim and slightly discoloured

Pass 26 Apr 2013 106,040 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 101,853 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 93,331 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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BG08 VXJ is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BG08 VXJ, 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 BG08 VXJ registered?

BG08 VXJ is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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