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BL08 DFX

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,135 mi
Last recorded128,135 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 128,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody shows age related corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2026 128,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all rear bushes perishing

corrosion under vehicle

rear axle and suspension corroded

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 124,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 121,052 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 117,638 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 115,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 108,723 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 108,723 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 102,014 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

under trays

Fail 8 Jan 2020 102,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

under trays

Pass 18 Jan 2019 95,091 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 95,090 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced bolts missing (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced bolts missing (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 89,309 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 89,298 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 80,588 miles

n/s/f shocker slightly damp

parking brake just meets minimum efficiency

Pass 21 Oct 2015 69,185 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 67,655 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,981 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 53,369 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 53,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,401 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 42,401 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,046 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 DFX is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BL08 DFX, 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 BL08 DFX registered?

BL08 DFX is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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