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BV08 OLX

2008 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

195,510 mi
Last recorded195,510 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 OLX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 195,510 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear underbody/suspension components partially corroded and partially undersealed

Pass 14 Feb 2025 186,112 miles

Chassis and underbody multiple suspension partially corroded and under sealed

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 181,791 miles

rear parking brake efficiency just met will need further adjustment

Pass 24 Dec 2022 170,846 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 159,658 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 149,834 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 149,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 134,145 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 122,913 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 122,913 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 112,338 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 102,950 miles

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

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

rear handbrake on limit

Fail 17 Jun 2016 102,933 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Corrosion on front and rear brake discs

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

Pass 22 May 2015 96,634 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 84,595 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 69,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 69,501 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 54,989 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,516 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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BV08 OLX is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BV08 OLX, 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 BV08 OLX registered?

BV08 OLX is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is BV08 OLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 OLX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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