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BJ08 ZXL

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,395 mi
Last recorded139,395 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 ZXL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 139,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc inner face is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack joint has play in (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR lower wishbone bush are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc inner face is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack joint has play in (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR lower wishbone bush are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 139,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc inner face is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack joint has play in (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR lower wishbone bush are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc inner face is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack joint has play in (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR lower wishbone bush are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 129,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 129,507 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 126,872 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 120,776 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 118,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 115,143 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 114,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 108,021 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 108,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 99,298 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge, cracking and close to canvass (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,821 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 67,688 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 67,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 58,420 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 58,345 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,853 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,328 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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BJ08 ZXL is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ08 ZXL, 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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BJ08 ZXL is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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