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DV08 CVU

2008 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,253 mi
Last recorded188,253 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC9097,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 CVU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 188,253 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 188,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 187,051 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 187,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss bulb fitting (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 185,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 182,071 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 179,396 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 176,093 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 170,996 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 162,477 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 153,949 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 153,949 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 146,510 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 130,476 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 97,166 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 97,166 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 92,254 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 71,269 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 71,269 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 52,519 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,519 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,054 miles

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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DV08 CVU is a 2008 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DV08 CVU, 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 DV08 CVU registered?

DV08 CVU is a 2008 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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