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BL57 XWP

2008 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

187,581 mi
Last recorded187,581 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 XWP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 187,581 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 187,581 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 169,980 miles

Bonnet struts weak

Centre stop light not working wiring disconnected

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Park brake just reached efficiency, requires attention

Pass 29 Apr 2022 164,100 miles

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

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

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

bonnet gas struts weak

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2022 164,100 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

bonnet gas struts weak

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2021 160,532 miles

bonnet gas struts weak

Pass 28 Feb 2020 157,589 miles

bonnet gas struts weak

Fail 28 Feb 2020 157,589 miles

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

bonnet gas struts weak

Pass 14 Feb 2019 148,325 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 148,320 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 137,540 miles

bonnet gas struts weak

Fail 8 Mar 2018 137,540 miles

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

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

bonnet gas struts weak

Pass 28 Feb 2017 121,870 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 103,408 miles

park brake just reached efficiency

Pass 20 Feb 2015 86,083 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 72,640 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake hoses slight cracking

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Feb 2014 72,640 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front brake hoses slight cracking

front tyres worn on edges

nail in osr tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2013 60,680 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 60,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 51,212 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 50,664 miles

Centre Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 31,885 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 27,219 miles

both front tyres 3mm

front discs and pads worn

off side front tyre side wall damaged advise replace

off side rear tyre 3mm

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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BL57 XWP is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 BL57 XWP, 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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BL57 XWP is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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