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CS08 BAX

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,809 mi
Last recorded184,809 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS08 BAX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 184,809 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 183,647 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.54 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel leak, undertrays and covers obscuring location (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape 235 60 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape 235 60 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear most seats and belts not checked, items in boot

Fail 2 Dec 2023 183,348 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.54 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel leak, undertrays and covers obscuring location (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Bonnet struts weak, don't support bonnet

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Heatshield above back box loose

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape 235 60 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape 235 60 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear most seats and belts not checked, items in boot

Pass 17 Dec 2022 165,786 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 165,543 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

bonnet struts ineffective in supporting bonnet

Pass 22 Dec 2021 154,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 235 60 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 235 60 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

power steering noisy in operation, still functioning as intended, unable to check fluid level

rear most seats and seatbelts not checked, items in boot

Fail 22 Dec 2021 154,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 235 60 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 235 60 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

power steering noisy in operation, still functioning as intended, unable to check fluid level

rear most seats and seatbelts not checked, items in boot

Pass 1 Dec 2020 143,802 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split and smears, clears screen adequately (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of oil leak, undertray etc oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 133,861 miles

all 4 tyres worn very low on edge (close to cords )

Fail 28 Nov 2019 133,772 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn very low on edge (close to cords )

rear brake disc poor condition (corroding )

rear brake pads worn very thin (border line)

Pass 7 Dec 2018 121,973 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 115,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

o/s and n/s front suspension bushes worn

os rear tyre worn on outter edges

rear brake discs slight rusting and scorn

Pass 1 Dec 2016 110,307 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 103,032 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 94,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2013 90,231 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 80,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 80,657 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 74,575 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 74,575 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 50,668 miles

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

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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CS08 BAX is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CS08 BAX, 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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CS08 BAX is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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