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CV08 ZLN

2008 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,902 mi
Last recorded166,902 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 ZLN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 166,902 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2022 166,900 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working Linkage broken (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Both not working at all (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake discs worn and poor condition

Rear Brake discs in poor condition and scored

Pass 3 Dec 2020 152,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Possible puncture have blown up tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 152,991 miles

Emissions not tested Due to split boost pipe and engine not running correctly (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades split bad (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Possible puncture have blown up tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 141,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

knocking from rear prop shaft

Pass 31 Jul 2018 128,362 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 128,362 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 123,576 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 109,535 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 85,495 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 74,470 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 54,875 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 54,703 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 54,702 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 49,908 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 49,908 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,321 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 40,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,112 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

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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CV08 ZLN is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CV08 ZLN, 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 CV08 ZLN registered?

CV08 ZLN is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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