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C2 TFC

2008 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

178,051 mi
Last recorded178,051 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 TFC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 178,051 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 171,309 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 171,305 miles

Drive belt excessively worn alternatorand power steering belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 162,953 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 162,953 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 154,367 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 154,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 144,377 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 138,968 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 134,943 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 123,932 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 114,212 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 114,212 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 106,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2.2mm worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 98,038 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 92,552 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 82,613 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 82,613 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 52,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in nearside front side window

cut in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2012 52,215 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in nearside front side window

cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2011 38,822 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 38,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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C2 TFC is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 C2 TFC, 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 C2 TFC registered?

C2 TFC is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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