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CX08 VFZ

2008 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,548 mi
Last recorded151,548 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 VFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 151,548 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2025 148,691 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering drumstick has slight play

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 148,690 miles

Steering column attachment defective steering column lock not working (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering drumstick has slight play

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 140,005 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 133,249 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 126,419 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 11 Feb 2022 126,419 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 17 Feb 2021 119,668 miles

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 14 Nov 2019 114,042 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 114,042 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 97,880 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 74,135 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2017 74,135 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2016 57,981 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 53,372 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 47,754 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 43,652 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 40,111 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 36,591 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 36,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CX08 VFZ is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX08 VFZ, 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 CX08 VFZ registered?

CX08 VFZ is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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