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BJ08 ZWN

2008 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

195,662 mi
Last recorded195,662 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 ZWN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 195,662 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush worn and pulling away from arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush worn and pulling away from arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

rear seat folding mechanism worn, allowing movement in all 3 seat backs when secured in the upright position.

Fail 6 May 2021 195,151 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box snapped off centre pipe. only held together by welded exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush worn and pulling away from arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn significantly more than the offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush worn and pulling away from arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

rear seat folding mechanism worn, allowing movement in all 3 seat backs when secured in the upright position.

Pass 18 May 2020 187,544 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2020 187,544 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 178,436 miles

windscreen washers poor

Fail 13 May 2019 178,436 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

windscreen washers poor

Pass 2 May 2018 168,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 May 2018 168,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low o/s+n.s (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 158,861 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 148,912 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 148,912 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 129,856 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 129,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 110,838 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 110,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 86,329 miles

emissions tested and met, to low to record on DSM

Pass 24 Apr 2012 62,302 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Mar 2011 44,119 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BJ08 ZWN is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 BJ08 ZWN, 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 BJ08 ZWN registered?

BJ08 ZWN is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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