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DG08 EKM

2008 Volvo XC90

Green Petrol 3192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,959 mi
Last recorded77,959 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 EKM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,192cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 77,959 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 68,616 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 62,045 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 60,023 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 56,972 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 56,975 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 52,905 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row of seats not installed at time of test ()

Pass 8 Jan 2019 46,150 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 40,011 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 32,052 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 25,080 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 21,700 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 18,653 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 14,254 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 12,548 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 12,548 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 10,664 miles

both front discs corroded(inner sutfaces)

both rear discs corroded

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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DG08 EKM is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 3,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DG08 EKM, 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 DG08 EKM registered?

DG08 EKM is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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