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DE08 KOW

2008 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,669 mi
Last recorded80,669 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 KOW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 80,669 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 69,475 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2021 69,474 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 60,518 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated osf and nsf hose rubber sleeves cracked,advise (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf,advise ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective osf and nsf wiper rubbers deterioration,advise (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner front bush has play,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and sub axles have corrosion,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 60,518 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated osf and nsf hose rubber sleeves cracked,advise (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf,advise ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective osf and nsf wiper rubbers deterioration,advise (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner front bush has play,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and sub axles have corrosion,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 53,708 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 48,534 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 48,531 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 48,530 miles

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 45,237 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel parking brake has only just met the minimum requirements to pass 16% (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 44,712 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 44,214 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 42,944 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 42,408 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 40,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2012 40,112 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 23,678 miles

NSF sidewall damage

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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DE08 KOW is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE08 KOW, 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 DE08 KOW registered?

DE08 KOW is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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