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DF08 EAF

2008 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,922 mi
Last recorded161,922 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 EAF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 161,922 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 156,136 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 149,365 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 144,749 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 138,906 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 130,648 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 123,720 miles

zero exhaust emissions

Pass 23 Apr 2019 115,802 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 108,531 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 108,529 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 103,965 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 101,251 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 98,615 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 7 Mar 2014 92,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 79,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2013 79,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear seat belts inaccessible

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2012 70,647 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear seat belts inaccessible

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 54,670 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 54,670 miles

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

2 x baby seats fitted in rear seats not allowing full inspection of belts

Nsf, osf and osr tyres down to 3mm

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted engine and sills not allowing full inspection

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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DF08 EAF 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 80%.

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 DF08 EAF, 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 DF08 EAF registered?

DF08 EAF is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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