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BL08 CLV

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

182,035 mi
Last recorded182,035 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 CLV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 182,035 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 173,328 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 173,195 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 159,999 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack

Fail 31 Aug 2023 159,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack

Pass 16 Aug 2022 142,629 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Sep 2021 132,987 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 132,255 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 128,380 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 123,655 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 117,010 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 105,465 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 94,126 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 83,823 miles

Both rear brake discs parcially corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 72,360 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 60,511 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 44,379 miles

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

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

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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BL08 CLV is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BL08 CLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL08 CLV registered?

BL08 CLV is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is BL08 CLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 CLV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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