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DK08 XKL

2008 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

225,185 mi
Last recorded225,185 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 XKL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 225,185 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Light lends damaged slightly

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 224,531 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor can not be set in the closed position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding After park brake operation brake is stuck (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 203,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 203,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge. 235/60r18 107v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 192,794 miles

Front Power steering ram components slightly misaligned Steering rams have up and down movement (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner and outer bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner and outer bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 192,313 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly Pedal not holding (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached Rear frame Front retaining plates missing bolts on nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Power steering ram components slightly misaligned Rams have up and down movement allowing misalignment (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner and outer bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Yellow (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner and outer bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 176,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak at front around bottom of cooler

Fail 19 Apr 2023 176,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak at front around bottom of cooler

Pass 8 Jun 2022 169,921 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 169,921 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing parking brake pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 162,079 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 153,989 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 144,120 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 144,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 133,395 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 122,303 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 113,069 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 102,386 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 98,544 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

evidence of fuel leak at offside of tank (dampness)

offside mirror repeater lamp insecure

offside occassional seat not in use

Pass 27 Nov 2013 91,682 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 91,680 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 81,603 miles

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Nov 2011 64,220 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 64,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 47,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil level low

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

power steering oil level low

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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DK08 XKL is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DK08 XKL, 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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DK08 XKL is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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