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DL08 AYK

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

192,563 mi
Last recorded192,563 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 AYK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 192,563 miles

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))

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

bumper damage

rear lamps damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2023 179,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 166,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake disc rusty and scored on outer face

Nearside Rear brake has slight binding

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp cracked

both front headlight lenses slightly discoloured

oil leak

rear subframe rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2021 150,760 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 150,601 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

Fail 24 Nov 2021 150,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2020 135,492 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 134,442 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 131,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake strength weak but holds on gradient test

Fail 28 Jun 2019 131,706 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake strength weak but holds on gradient test

Pass 14 Jun 2018 125,306 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 125,306 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 117,572 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 110,665 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 110,665 miles

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 104,138 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 104,138 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2014 97,381 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 90,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front numberplate - damaged

n/s/f outer marker lamp not working

n/s/f tyre tread - deteriorating

Pass 25 Jun 2012 85,995 miles

child seats fitted to o/s and n/s center row - visually inspected

o/s/r drive shaft inner boot has residue on it

Fail 25 Jun 2012 85,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seats fitted to o/s and n/s center row - visually inspected

o/s/r drive shaft inner boot has residue on it

Pass 25 May 2011 75,669 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 75,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

N/s/r coil spring insulator damaged

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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DL08 AYK is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DL08 AYK, 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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DL08 AYK is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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