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BN08 HRF

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,629 mi
Last recorded179,629 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 HRF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 179,629 miles

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

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Slight play in rack

Fail 29 May 2026 179,629 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Slight play in rack

Pass 20 Jun 2025 164,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

both front and nearside rear tyres wearing on edges

slight play in steering rack / ends

Fail 6 Jun 2025 164,010 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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Headlamp lenses cloudy

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 155,674 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 155,673 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 146,287 miles

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

parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 8 Jun 2022 141,746 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 132,850 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 130,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 120,798 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 112,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 103,705 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

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

Pass 3 May 2016 92,578 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 92,560 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush steering arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush steering arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 78,268 miles

N/S/F Shock Absorber Top Cap/ Bumpstop Rest Missing

NOTE. Detachable Tow Ball Not Fitted. 7Pin Electrics

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 78,267 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F Shock Absorber Top Cap/ Bumpstop Rest Missing

NOTE. Detachable Tow Ball Not Fitted. 7Pin Electrics

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 67,798 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 57,324 miles

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

near side rear looks as it has been run flat possible out of shape hard to tell

Pass 13 Apr 2012 46,585 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 46,513 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 36,467 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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BN08 HRF is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BN08 HRF, 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 BN08 HRF registered?

BN08 HRF is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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