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BP57 XGU

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,365 mi
Last recorded148,365 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 XGU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 148,365 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 140,602 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 131,234 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 120,361 miles

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

Nearside rear reflector missing

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 108,995 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

r passenger backrest seat slight loose but not excessive

radiator slight loose but not excessively

two front discs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2020 98,983 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Middle Row ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Middle Row ()

Fail 8 Feb 2020 98,952 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Middle Row ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement In Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Middle Row ()

Pass 9 Feb 2019 87,542 miles

'Engine service overdue' message on display at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT - STRONG ADVISE REPLACE ASAP size: 235/60R18V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (1.4mm usable tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake applicator anti-slip provision (pedal rubber) missing

Unable to inspect rear occasional seats & belts fully due to loaded items on top at time of test

Your parking brake obviously requires adjustment or repair as initial roller brake test failed at 13% efficiency (pass at 16% and over) but vehicle held sufficiently on gradient using parking brake, so benefit given to presenter

Pass 12 Feb 2018 79,400 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 77,488 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 72,545 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 72,532 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 66,467 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 61,729 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 52,076 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 52,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 42,451 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 33,212 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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BP57 XGU is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BP57 XGU, 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 BP57 XGU registered?

BP57 XGU is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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