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BL57 XXB

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,318 mi
Last recorded160,318 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 XXB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 160,318 miles

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 3 Feb 2024 160,316 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NS AND OS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 17 Jan 2023 153,010 miles

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

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

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

Vehicle covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 15 Jan 2022 145,594 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 141,188 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 136,116 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 127,870 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 122,546 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 113,374 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 101,047 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 100,941 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 88,572 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2015 88,571 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 74,856 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 61,762 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 51,513 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 41,425 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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BL57 XXB 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 82.4%.

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 BL57 XXB, 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 BL57 XXB registered?

BL57 XXB is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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